Loricariidae

Hypostomus paulinus

Hypostomus paulinus

Seventeen Point Nine Centimeters Catfish of South American Waters

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

Hypostomus paulinus is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Tietê River basin. The species reaches 13.5 cm (5.3 in) SL and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.