Hypostomus nigromaculatus

Hypostomus nigromaculatus

Ten Point Two Centimeters Catfish of the Brazilian Coast

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

Hypostomus nigromaculatus is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the middle and upper Paraná River basin in Brazil. The species reaches 10.2 cm (4 inches) in standard length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Hypostomus
Maximum length: 10.2 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: middle and upper Paraná River basin.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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