Aguja
Farlowella vittata
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Aguja (Farlowella vittata) is a freshwater fish of the family Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), in the order Siluriformes. Maximum recorded length is 22 cm.
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The aguja (Farlowella vittata) is a freshwater armored catfish reaching about 22.5 cm in length. It inhabits rivers in South America and belongs to the family Loricariidae, recognized by its extremely slender, twig-like body.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 22.5 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| Order | Siluriformes (Catfishes) |
| Family | Loricariidae (Armored catfishes) |
| Species | Farlowella vittata |
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