Hypostomus lima

Hypostomus lima

Twenty Two Point Seven Centimeters Catfish

Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Medium
Tropical fish

Hypostomus lima is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the São Francisco River basin. The species reaches 13.6 cm (5.4 inches) SL and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Hypostomus
Maximum length: 22.7 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: São Francisco River basin.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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