Hoplosternum magdalenae Eigenmann, 1913
Striped hoplo
Hoplosternum magdalenae
photo by Olaya-Nieto, C.W.

Family:  Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes), subfamily: Callichthyinae
Max. size:  11.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 43.3 g
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Magdalena and Sinu River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 October 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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