Microplecostomus forestii

Microplecostomus forestii

Three Point Eight Centimeters Catfish from the Brazilian Coast

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

Microplecostomus forestii, is a species of fish in the family Loricariidae found in two tributaries of the Tocantizinho River in the Tocantins basin. It is typically found in shallow, clear waters at depths of around 50 cm (20 in), in flat rocky environments. It is known to occur alongside the species Rhinolekos capetinga, as well as members of the genera Ancistrus, Creagrutus, Hypostomus, Ituglanis, and Phenacorhamdia.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Microplecostomus
Maximum length: 3.8 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Roncador Stream and the das Brancas Stream, both tributaries of the Tocantizinho River, Tocantins basin in Brazil.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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