| Family: |
Astroblepidae (Naked sucker-mouth catfishes) |
| Max. size: |
16.25 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Colombia. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species is distinguished by the following characters: adipose fin with well-developed membrane, no spine; maxillary wattle reaching beyond the oral disk; first pectoral radius shorter than head longitude; soft branching radii 7; first radius of pelvic fin does not reach the anus; premaxillary has 1-5 bicuspid and 4-9 conical teeth in external row; first simple radii of caudal fin have a short extension; fifth ceratobrachial bone with 9 teeth in the anterior region; free vertebrae 25 (Ref. 109963). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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