Neoplecostomus altimontanus

Neoplecostomus altimontanus

Classification

Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Loricariidae

Neoplecostomus altimontanus, or high mountain armored catfish, was discovered in 2010 and also 2023 while surveying rivers in Minas Gerais, Brazil. It is described as having a sort of armor of bony plates, and copper-colored teeth. It grows to 4 inches in length.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

Brazil · 1

Sources and credits

DescriptionNeoplecostomus altimontanus, Wikipedia contributors

Neoplecostomus altimontanus

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