Astroblepus longiceps
| Astroblepus longiceps | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Astroblepidae |
| Genus: | Astroblepus |
| Species: | A. longiceps |
| Binomial name | |
| Astroblepus longiceps N. E. Pearson, 1924[2] | |
Astroblepus longiceps is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Astroblepidae, the climbing catfishes.[2] This catfish is found in South America, where it is known with certainty only from the upper drainage system of the Beni River in Bolivia; reports from Peru require confirmation. It is found at altitudes between 400 and 2,700 m (1,300 and 8,900 ft) in mountain streams and rivers.[1] This species reaches a maximum standard length of 6 cm (2.4 in).[3]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Velasquez Quispe, M. & Hidalgo del Aguila, M. (2016). "Astroblepus longiceps". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016 e.T49830078A53817858. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T49830078A53817858.en. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- 1 2 Fricke, Ron; Eschmeyer, William N. & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Species in the genus Astroblepus". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Astroblepus longiceps". FishBase. April 2025 version.
Bibliography
[edit]- Eschmeyer, William N., ed. 1998. Catalog of Fishes. Special Publication of the Center for Biodiversity Research and Information, num. 1, vol. 1–3. California Academy of Sciences. San Francisco, California, United States. 2905. ISBN 0-940228-47-5.
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