Harttia gracilis

Harttia gracilis

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

Harttia gracilis is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Loricariidae, the suckermouth armored catfishes, and the subfamily Loricariinae, the mailed catfishes. This catfish is endemic to Brazil where it is found in the São João and upper Paraná River basins in Minas Gerais and São Paulo. This species grows to a standard length of 10.1 cm (4.0 in).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Harttia
Maximum length: 10.1 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: São João and upper Paraná River basins.
Conservation status: NTNear Threatened

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