Cascudo pintado
Hypostomus margaritifer
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Freshwater
Overview
Cascudo pintado (Hypostomus margaritifer) is a freshwater fish of the family Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), in the order Siluriformes. Maximum recorded length is 40 cm, with a maximum published weight of 1 kg.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 39.5 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 0.97 kg |
Habitat & Distribution
水质类型
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| 目 | Siluriformes (Catfishes) |
| 科 | Loricariidae (Armored catfishes) |
| 物种 | Hypostomus margaritifer |
常见问题
How big does Cascudo pintado get?
Cascudo pintado can grow up to 39.5 cm long and weigh 0.97 kg.
What family does Cascudo pintado belong to?
Cascudo pintado (Hypostomus margaritifer) belongs to the family Loricariidae (Armored catfishes) in the order Siluriformes (Catfishes).
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