Loricariidae

Hypostomus crassicauda

Hypostomus crassicauda

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

Hypostomus crassicauda is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the upper Sipaliwini River basin. The species reaches 14.3 cm (5.6 inches) SL and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.