Hypostomus meleagris

Hypostomus meleagris

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

Hypostomus meleagris is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the upper and middle Paraná River basin. The species reaches 30 cm (11.8 inches) SL and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Hypostomus
Maximum length: 30 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Upper and middle Paraná River basin.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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