Astroblepus mindoensis is a species of catfish of the family Astroblepidae.[2][3][4] It is endemic to the Pacific drainages of Ecuador and is known from the Esmeraldas River at elevations of 800–2,900 m (2,600–9,500 ft) above sea level. It is a benthic species inhabiting clear, fast flowing waters.[1] It grows to 7.0 cm (2.8 in) standard length.[3]
| Astroblepus mindoensis | |
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Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Astroblepidae |
| Genus: | Astroblepus |
| Species: | A. mindoensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Astroblepus mindoensis (Regan, 1916) | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Cyclopium mindoense Regan 1916 | |
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