Heptapterus mustelinus
Heptapterus mustelinus (Valenciennes, 1835)
Heptapterus mustelinus
photo by Loureiro, M.


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Family:  Heptapteridae (Three-barbeled catfishes)
Max. size:  26 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; pH range: 4 - 6.5; dH range: 6 - 10
Distribution:  South America: La Plata and Uruguay River basins and coastal drainages of southern Brazi.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 August 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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