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Astroblepus pholeter Collette, 1962 |
| Family: | Astroblepidae (Naked sucker-mouth catfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Napo River basin. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found only in the perpetually dark regions of cave some 300 meters to 2 kilometers from its mouth. This species is a true cave form, complete with minute eyes and lack of pigments. Hides in holes of rocks. Feeds on mayfly nymphs. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 07 October 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||