| Family: |
Astroblepidae (Naked sucker-mouth catfishes) |
| Max. size: |
5.46 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Río Mocoa in Municipio de Mocoa, Departamento del Putumayo, Colombia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 21-22. Astroblepus putumayoensis is distinguished by having a movable spine connected to the caudal peduncle with a membrane in adipose fin, 7 soft radii, premaxillary with 1-5 bicuspid teeth and 4-6 conic teeth in external row, and 21-22 free vertebrae (Ref. 116456). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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