Loricariidae

Hypostomus pantherinus

Hypostomus pantherinus

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

Hypostomus pantherinus is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Madeira River basin in Brazil. The species reaches at least 4.8 cm (1.9 inches) in standard length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.