Canelos climbing catfish

Astroblepus boulengeri

Seven Centimeters Catfish

Tropical
Upper river
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Small
Tropical fish

Astroblepus boulengeri is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Astroblepidae, the climbing catfishes. This catfish is endemic to Ecuador where it is found in the Napo-Pastaza river system. This species attains a maximum standard length of 7 cm (2.8 in).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Astroblepidae
Genus: Astroblepus
Maximum length: 7 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: upper Amazon River basin.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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