Auchenipterichthys thoracatus

Auchenipterichthys thoracatus

The coracoid breastplate lies exposed beside the belly

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

Auchenipterichthys thoracatus is a species of driftwood catfish endemic to Peru where it is found in the Amazon River basin. It grows to a length of 11.0 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Auchenipteridae
Genus: Auchenipterichthys
Water type: Freshwater