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Acari

Acari

Cteniloricaria maculata

Not Evaluated Freshwater
Longueur maximale
17,0 cm
Famille

À propos

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

Type d'eau
Freshwater
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Taxonomy

Ordre Siluriformes (Catfishes)
Famille Loricariidae (Armored catfishes)
Espèces Cteniloricaria maculata

Foire aux questions

How big does Acari get?
Acari can grow up to 17.0 cm long.
What family does Acari belong to?
Acari (Cteniloricaria maculata) belongs to the family Loricariidae (Armored catfishes) in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).

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