Chaetostoma leucomelas Eigenmann, 1918
Chaetostoma leucomelas
photo by Alvarez, F. / GIUA

Family:  Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae
Max. size:  20 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 310.0 g
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Patia and upper Cauca River basins in Colombia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 October 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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