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Neoplecostomus altimontanus

Neoplecostomus altimontanus

Classification

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