Astroblepidae

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).