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Loricariidae

Pygmy Pixy Catfish

Hisonotus iota

  • Tropical
  • Upper river
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • South America
  • Elongated
  • Small
  • Tropical fish
Maximum length
3.3 cm
Water
Freshwater
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
South America: Brazil. Known only from the type locality in rio Chapecó, a tributary of the upper rio Uruguay basin (Ref. 80996 ).
Conservation status
DDData Deficient
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