Auchenipterichthys longimanus

Auchenipterichthys longimanus

Thick skin hides every trace of the breastplate

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

Auchenipterichthys longimanus is a species of driftwood catfish endemic to Brazil where it is found in the Amazon River basin. It grows to a length of 15 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Auchenipteridae
Genus: Auchenipterichthys
Maximum length: 22.8 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Amazon river basin in Brazil.

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