| Family: |
Astroblepidae (Naked sucker-mouth catfishes) |
| Max. size: |
4.64 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Peru. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species is distinguished by the following characters: no spine on adipose fin; first pectoral radius shorter than head longitude; soft branching radii 8; first radius of pelvic fin does not reach the anus; premaxillary with one bicuspid and 7-11 conical teeth in the outermost row; first simple radii of caudal fin no extension; free vertebrae 24 (Ref. 126791). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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