Ageneiosus polystictus Steindachner, 1915
Ageneiosus polystictus
photo by Janzon, L.-A.

Family:  Auchenipteridae (Driftwood catfishes), subfamily: Auchenipterinae
Max. size:  45 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Negro and lower Branco River basins in Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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