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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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] | |
Cyclopium mindoense Regan 1916 |
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