Hypostomus strigaticeps

Hypostomus strigaticeps

Sixteen Centimeters Catfish from South American Waters

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

Hypostomus strigaticeps is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Tietê River basin in Brazil. The species reaches 16 cm (6.3 inches) in standard length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Hypostomus
Maximum length: 16 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Tietê River basin.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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