Astroblepus grixalvii Humboldt, 1805
Astroblepus grixalvii
photo by MNHN

Family:  Astroblepidae (Naked sucker-mouth catfishes)
Max. size:  30 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Magdalena River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits fast-running rivers.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 April 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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