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Loricariidae

Hypostomus tenuis

Hypostomus tenuis

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

Hypostomus tenuis is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Suriname River basin. The species reaches 19.5 cm (7.7 inches) SL and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.

Maximum length
19.5 cm
Water
Freshwater
Distribution
South America: Suriname River basin (?).

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