Delturus angulicauda

Delturus angulicauda

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

Delturus angulicauda is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Loricariidae, the armoured suckermouth catfishes, and the subfamily Delturinae, the primitive suckermouth catfishes. This catfish is endemic to Brazil where it is restricted to the Mucuri River basin in the states of Minas Gerais and Bahia. This species attains a maximum standard length of 12.7 cm (5.0 in).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Delturus
Maximum length: 18.7 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Mucuri River basin.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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