Rineloricaria jaraguensis

Rineloricaria jaraguensis

Eighteen Point Five Centimeters Catfish of the Brazilian Coast

Temperate
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Medium
Temperate fish

Rineloricaria jaraguensis 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 is found in the Itapocu River basin, part of the drainage in the municipality of Jaraguá do Sul in the state of Santa Catarina in Brazil. This species reaches a standard length of 18.5 cm (7.3 in) and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Rineloricaria
Maximum length: 18.5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Jaraguá River basin in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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