Pseudoqolus koko

Pseudoqolus koko

Nine Centimeters Catfish from South American Waters

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

Pseudoqolus koko is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae and the only species in the genus Pseudoqolus. It is a freshwater fish native to South America, where it occurs in the Maroni basin. It is usually found on or near stony substrates in the main river channel at a depth of around 2 m (6.6 ft).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Pseudoqolus
Maximum length: 9 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: South America: upper Maroni River basin.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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