Hypostomus waiampi

Hypostomus waiampi

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

Hypostomus waiampi is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Cupixi River in the state of Amapá in Brazil. The species reaches 19.4 cm (7.6 inches) SL and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Hypostomus
Maximum length: 19.4 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: South America: Cupixi River in Amapá, Brazil.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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