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Diplomystes chilensis (Molina, 1782) Tollo |
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photo by
MNHN |
| Family: | Diplomystidae (Velvet catfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 23 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Rivers near Valparaiso and Santiago, central Chile. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal soft rays: 12-15; Vertebrae: 41-43 | |||
| Biology: | Important food fish and is referred to in books and the popular press. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||