Hypostomus cochliodon Kner, 1854
photo by Pereira, R.C.

Family:  Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae
Max. size:  23 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.30000019073486 - 7.19999980926514; dH range: 10 - 18
Distribution:  South America: Paraguay and middle ParanĂ¡ River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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