Dupouyichthys sapito Schultz, 1944
Dupouyichthys sapito
photo by Friel, J.P.

Family:  Aspredinidae (Banjo catfishes), subfamily: Hoplomyzontinae
Max. size:  3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Magdalena River and Lake Maracaibo basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in river banks with vegetation (Ref. 26543).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 January 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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