Microlepidogaster discus

Microlepidogaster discus

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

Microlepidogaster discus is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Loricariidae, the suckermouth armored catfishes, and the subfamily Hypoptopomatinae. the cascudinhos. This catfish is endemic to the Jequitinhonha River in southeastern Brazil.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Microlepidogaster
Maximum length: 4.6 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: South America: Rio Jequitinhonha in southeastern Brazil.

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