Hypoptopoma elongatum

Hypoptopoma elongatum

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

Hypoptopoma elongatum 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 is found in the basins of the Tapajós and Trombetas Rivers in the state of Pará.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Hypoptopoma
Maximum length: 10.2 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: South America: Lower Rio Tapajos and lower Rio Trombetas.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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