Acari
Cteniloricaria maculata
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Acari (Cteniloricaria maculata) is a freshwater fish of the family Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), in the order Siluriformes. Maximum recorded length is 17 cm.
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Cteniloricaria maculata is a freshwater armored catfish reaching about 17 cm, found in South American river systems. Known locally as 'Acari', it has a flattened body covered in bony plates and inhabits sandy and muddy river bottoms.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 17.0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| Order | Siluriformes (Catfishes) |
| Family | Loricariidae (Armored catfishes) |
| Species | Cteniloricaria maculata |
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