Myers' Pleco

Hypostomus myersi

Fish Reaching Twenty Point Seven Centimeters in South American Waters

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

Hypostomus myersi is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the basins of the Iguazu River and the Urugua-í River. The species reaches 20.7 cm (8.1 inches) SL and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Hypostomus
Maximum length: 20.7 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Iguaçu River and Uruga-í Creek basins.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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