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Acarí

Acarí

Hypostomus scabriceps

Not Evaluated Freshwater
Longueur maximale
35,0 cm
Famille

À propos

Hypostomus scabriceps is a freshwater armored catfish reaching about 35 cm, found in South American river systems. Known locally as 'Acari', it has a rough-textured head and bony plated body typical of the genus Hypostomus, inhabiting rocky riverbeds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 35,0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Type d'eau
Freshwater
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Taxonomy

Ordre Siluriformes (Catfishes)
Famille Loricariidae (Armored catfishes)
Espèces Hypostomus scabriceps

Foire aux questions

How big does Acarí get?
Acarí can grow up to 35.0 cm long.
What family does Acarí belong to?
Acarí (Hypostomus scabriceps) belongs to the family Loricariidae (Armored catfishes) in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).

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