Acari
Hypostomus francisci
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Acari (Hypostomus francisci) is a freshwater fish of the family Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), in the order Siluriformes. Maximum recorded length is 36 cm.
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Hypostomus francisci is a freshwater armored catfish reaching about 36 cm, found in the São Francisco River basin of Brazil. Known locally as 'Acari', it is a typical Hypostomus species with bony plates and a sucker mouth for scraping algae.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 36,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| Orden | Siluriformes (Catfishes) |
| Familia | Loricariidae (Armored catfishes) |
| Especies | Hypostomus francisci |
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