Rineloricaria hasemani

Rineloricaria hasemani

Nineteen Point Eight Centimeters Catfish of South American Waters

Black
Tropical
Lower river
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Medium
Tropical fish

Rineloricaria hasemani is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Loricariidae, the suckermouth armored catfishes, and the subfamily Loricariinae, the mailed catfishes. This catfish occurs in the lower Amazon River, in the Guamá drainage basin, in the vicinity of Belém. This species reaches a standard length of 19.8 cm (7.8 in) and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Rineloricaria
Maximum length: 19.8 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Lower Amazon or Tocantins River basin.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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