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Acarí

Acarí

Hypostomus scabriceps

Not Evaluated Freshwater
Maximale Länge
35,0 cm
Familie

Über

Hypostomus scabriceps is a freshwater armored catfish reaching about 35 cm, found in South American river systems. Known locally as 'Acari', it has a rough-textured head and bony plated body typical of the genus Hypostomus, inhabiting rocky riverbeds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 35,0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Wassertyp
Freshwater
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Taxonomy

Ordnung Siluriformes (Catfishes)
Familie Loricariidae (Armored catfishes)
Arten Hypostomus scabriceps

Häufig gestellte Fragen

How big does Acarí get?
Acarí can grow up to 35.0 cm long.
What family does Acarí belong to?
Acarí (Hypostomus scabriceps) belongs to the family Loricariidae (Armored catfishes) in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).

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