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Bearded Catfish

Pseudancistrus barbatus

Classification

Pseudancistrus barbatus, commonly known as the bearded catfish, is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the basins of the Oyapock, the Mana River, the Maroni, the Suriname River, the Courantyne River, and the Essequibo River. Within its range, the bearded catfish is typically found in rocky, fast-flowing rapids.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Brazil · 3France · 3