Astroblepus mindoensis
Appearance
Astroblepus mindoensis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Siluriformes |
Family: | Astroblepidae |
Genus: | Astroblepus |
Species: | A. mindoensis
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Binomial name | |
Astroblepus mindoensis (Regan, 1916)
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Synonyms[2] | |
Cyclopium mindoense Regan 1916 |
Astroblepus mindoensis is a species of catfish of the family Astroblepidae.[2][3][4] It is endemic to the Pacific drainages of Ecuador and is known from the Esmeraldas River at elevations of 800–2,900 m (2,600–9,500 ft) above sea level. It is a benthic species inhabiting clear, fast flowing waters.[1] It grows to 7.0 cm (2.8 in) standard length.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Jimenez-Prado, P.; Arguello, P. (2016). "Astroblepus mindoensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T66599702A66648336. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T66599702A66648336.en.
- ^ a b Eschmeyer, W. N.; R. Fricke; R. van der Laan, eds. (1 March 2017). "Catalog of Fishes". California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
- ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Astroblepus mindoensis". FishBase. October 2016 version.
- ^ "Astroblepus mindoense". Aquatab. Retrieved 24 March 2017.