Astroblepus whymperi (Boulenger, 1890)

Family:  Astroblepidae (Naked sucker-mouth catfishes)
Max. size:  9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Esmeraldas River and Pacific coastal drainages of Ecuador.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 October 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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