Amaralia hypsiura facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Amaralia hypsiura |
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Not evaluated (IUCN 3.1)
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Aspredinidae
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Bunocephalinae
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Amaralia
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A. hypsiura
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| Amaralia hypsiura (Kner, 1855)
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Amaralia hypsiura (Carachita), is a species of catfish of the family Aspredinidae. A. hypsiura are found throughout the Amazon River basin. They are medium-sized aspredinids (not exceeding 133 millimetres or 5.2 in SL). These fish have a deep, laterally compressed caudal peduncle, a reduced dorsal fin with only 2–3 rays, and well-developed head ornamentation.
See also
In Spanish: Amaralia hypsiura para niños
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