Acary avion

Acanthicus adonis

An ornamental armored catfish of the lower Tocantins

Tropical
Lower river
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Medium
Tropical fish

Acary avion is a freshwater armored catfish of the lower Tocantins River. Heavy body plates and a bold appearance have also made it an ornamental fish.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Acanthicus
Water type: Freshwater