Diplomystes nahuelbutaensis Arratia, 1987
photo by Ng, H.H.

Family:  Diplomystidae (Velvet catfishes)
Max. size:  26 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Bío-Bío River basin and Loncomilla River in Chile.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 16 March 2021 (A2bc+3c+4c) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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