Hypostomus paucipunctatus

Hypostomus paucipunctatus

Eighteen Point Eight Centimeters Catfish of South American Waters

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

Hypostomus paucipunctatus is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Itacaiúnas River basin in Brazil. The species reaches 18.8 cm (7.4 inches) in standard length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Hypostomus
Maximum length: 18.8 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Rio Itacaiúnas drainage in Brazil.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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