Acha cubo
Platystomatichthys sturio
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Freshwater
Longitud Máxima
40,0 cm
Familia
Acerca de
Platystomatichthys sturio is a freshwater catfish reaching about 40 cm, found in South American river systems. Known locally as 'Acha cubo', it belongs to the family Pimelodidae and is a long-snouted catfish inhabiting flowing rivers and streams of the Amazon basin.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 40,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Orden | Siluriformes (Catfishes) |
| Familia | Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfish) |
| Especies | Platystomatichthys sturio |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Acha cubo get?
Acha cubo can grow up to 40.0 cm long.
What family does Acha cubo belong to?
Acha cubo (Platystomatichthys sturio) belongs to the family Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfish) in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).
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