Delturus brevis

Delturus brevis

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

Delturus brevis 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 Jequitinhonha River basin in the state of Minas Gerais. This species attains a maximum standard length of 18.6 cm (7.3 in).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Delturus
Maximum length: 18.6 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Rio Jequitinhonha basin in eastern Brazil.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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