Sunshine Pleco

Scobinancistrus aureatus

Vulnerable Catfish of the Brazilian Coast

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

Scobinancistrus aureatus is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Xingu River basin in Brazil. The species reaches 29 cm (11.4 inches) in total length.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Scobinancistrus
Maximum length: 29 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Xingu River basin, Brazil.
Conservation status: VUVulnerable

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