Hypostomus aspidolepis (Günther, 1867)
Panama suckermouth
Hypostomus aspidolepis
photo by Goforth, R.R.

Family:  Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae
Max. size:  40 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Central America: Costa Rica and Panama.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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