Hypostomus robinii Valenciennes, 1840
Teta
Hypostomus robinii
photo by MNHN

Family:  Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae
Max. size:  16 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Central America: Trinidad.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits clear fast flowing streams and feeds on periphyton (Ref. 11225).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 August 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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