Chaetostoma changae

Chaetostoma changae

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

Chaetostoma changae is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Loricariidae, the suckermouth armoured catfishes, and the subfamily Hypostominae, the suckermouth catfishes. This catfish is endemic to Peru where it occurs in the Upper Huallaga River in Tingo María, Huánuco. This catfish reaches a standard length of 7.6 cm (3.0 in).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Chaetostoma
Maximum length: 7.6 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: South America: Peru.

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