Hypostomus varimaculosus

Hypostomus varimaculosus

Tropical
Upper river
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Small
Tropical fish

Hypostomus varimaculosus is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the upper Japurá River basin in Brazil and Colombia. The species reaches 6 cm (2.4 inches) in standard length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Hypostomus
Maximum length: 6 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Upper Japurá River basin.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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