Chaetostoma lineopunctatum facts for kids
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The Chaetostoma lineopunctatum is a special type of catfish. It belongs to a group of fish called the Loricariidae family. These fish are often known for their unique armored bodies.
This fish is originally from South America. You can find it in the rivers of Peru. Specifically, it lives in the Aguaytía River, the Pachitea River, and the Pisqui River. These rivers are all part of the larger Ucayali River system.
What Does It Look Like?
The Chaetostoma lineopunctatum can grow up to about 14.3 centimeters long. That's about 5.6 inches, which is roughly the length of a typical smartphone. Scientists measure fish length from the tip of their nose to the base of their tail. This measurement is called "standard length" or SL.
A Popular Aquarium Fish
This interesting fish is also quite popular in the world of aquariums. People who keep fish as pets sometimes call it the bloodfin bulldog pleco. "Pleco" is a common nickname for many fish in the Loricariidae family.
It also has a special code name in the aquarium trade. This code is called an L-number. For the Chaetostoma lineopunctatum, its L-number is L-276. These numbers help fish keepers identify different types of fish, especially when their common names can be confusing.
See also
- In Spanish: Chaetostoma lineopunctatum para niños
