Rineloricaria capitonia

Rineloricaria capitonia

Nineteen Point Two Centimeters Catfish of South American Waters

Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Elongated
Medium
Tropical fish

Rineloricaria capitonia is a freshwater fish of South America. The species occupies freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 19.2 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Rineloricaria
Maximum length: 19.2 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: South America: Rio Alegre and Rio Palmeira (tributary of the Rio Ijuí) and Rio Passo Fundo in Brazil.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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