Clown Peckoltia

Peckoltia vittata

Elongated Catfish from the Amazon Basin

Peckoltia vittata is a species of catfish belonging to the subfamily Hypostominae of the family Loricariidae.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Peckoltia
Maximum length: 15 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: South America: Brazilian Amazon and lower reaches of the Rio Tapajos, Rio Madeira and Xingu; Río Ventuari of Venezuela, southern tributaries of the Amazon from the Madeira to the mouth, and the Rios Uatumã, Trombetas, Capim, and Maranhão. One collection of what appears to be this species was also recorded from the upper Río Guaviare of Colombia.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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