Pseudancistrus coquenani

Pseudancistrus coquenani

Catfish Reaching Eight Point One Centimeters

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

Pseudancistrus coquenani is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is endemic to Venezuela, where it occurs in the basin of the Cuquenán River, which itself is part of the upper Caroní River drainage. The species reaches 8.1 cm (3.2 inches) SL, and it is named for the river basin in which it is found.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Pseudancistrus
Maximum length: 8.1 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Kukenan River basin in upper Caroni River drainage, Venezuela.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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