Hisonotus megaloplax facts for kids
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The Hisonotus megaloplax is a small type of catfish. It belongs to a fish family called Loricariidae, which are often known as armored catfish. This fish lives in South America. You can find it in the Passo Fundo River, which flows into the Uruguay River. This little fish can grow up to about 4.7 centimeters (1.9 inches) long.
Discovering the Hisonotus megaloplax
Scientists officially described the Hisonotus megaloplax in 2009. Two researchers, Tiago P. Carvalho and Roberto E. Reis, found and named this fish. They also discovered three other similar Hisonotus species at the same time. These were H. iota, H. montanus, and H. leucophrys.
The first place where H. megaloplax was found is called its type locality. For this fish, it was a stream named Arroio Caraguatá. This stream is in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, near the town of Passo Fundo.
See also
- In Spanish: Hisonotus megaloplax para niños
