Asterophysus batrachus Kner, 1858
Asterophysus batrachus
photo by Sazima, I.

Family:  Auchenipteridae (Driftwood catfishes), subfamily: Auchenipterinae
Max. size:  25 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Orinoco and Negro River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 August 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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