Chaetostoma niveum

Chaetostoma niveum

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

Chaetostoma niveum 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 Colombia where it occurs in the lear waters of the Jurubidá River in Nuquí. This species reaches a standard length of 9.1 cm (3.6 in).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Chaetostoma
Maximum length: 9.1 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Jurubida River basin in Colombia.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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