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Pogonopoma wertheimeri

Pogonopoma wertheimeri

Classification

Pogonopoma wertheimeri is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Loricariidae, the armored catfishes, and the subfamily Rhinelepinae, the rhinelepine plecos. This catfish is endemic to Brazil, where it is found in the Mucuri River, São Mateus River, and Doce River. This species is usually found in stretches of river with medium to strong water current and a bottom formed by rocks or sand.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Brazil · 15