Heptapterus mustelinus (Valenciennes, 1835) |
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photo by
Loureiro, M. |
Family: | Heptapteridae (Three-barbeled catfishes) | |||
Max. size: | 26 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 4 - 6.5; dH range: 6 - 10 | |||
Distribution: | South America: La Plata and Uruguay River basins and coastal drainages of southern Brazi. | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 August 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |