Loricariidae

Shy Pixy Catfish

Hisonotus leucofrenatus

Six Centimeters Catfish from South American Waters

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

Hisonotus leucofrenatus is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Loricariidae, the suckermouth armored catfishes, and the subfamily Hypoptopomatinae. the cascudinhos. This catfish is endemic to Brazil, where it occurs in the states of Paraná, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina and São Paulo.