Aacarí
Loricaria cataphracta
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Aacarí (Loricaria cataphracta) is a freshwater fish of the family Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), in the order Siluriformes. Maximum recorded length is 30 cm.
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Loricaria cataphracta is a freshwater armored catfish reaching about 29.5 cm, found in South American river systems. It has a flattened body covered in bony plates, typical of the family Loricariidae, and inhabits sandy and muddy river bottoms.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 29,5 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| Отряд | Siluriformes (Catfishes) |
| Семейство | Loricariidae (Armored catfishes) |
| Виды | Loricaria cataphracta |
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