Western catfish
Callichthys fabricioi
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Not Evaluated
Freshwater
Longitud Máxima
12,5 cm
Familia
Overview
Western catfish (Callichthys fabricioi) is a freshwater fish of the family Callichthyidae (Armored catfishes), in the order Siluriformes. Maximum recorded length is 12 cm.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 12,5 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Orden | Siluriformes (Catfishes) |
| Familia | Callichthyidae (Armored catfishes) |
| Especies | Callichthys fabricioi |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Western catfish get?
Western catfish can grow up to 12.5 cm long.
What family does Western catfish belong to?
Western catfish (Callichthys fabricioi) belongs to the family Callichthyidae (Armored catfishes) in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).
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