Chaetostoma marmorescens
| Chaetostoma marmorescens | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Division: | Teleostei |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Loricariidae |
| Genus: | Chaetostoma |
| Species: | C. marmorescens |
| Binomial name | |
| Chaetostoma marmorescens | |
Chaetostoma marmorescens is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Loricariidae, the suckermouth armoured catfishes, and the subfamily Hypostominae, the suckermouth catfishes.[2] This catfish is endemic to Peru where it is known to occurs in two sites in the upper Huallaga River system in Huánuco. It is as a benthic species of high altitudes.[1] This species reaches a standard length of 13.5 cm (5.3 in).[3] The International Union for Conservation of Nature have assessed this speciesa Vulnerable because of its very restricted range where it is threatened by hydroelectric schemes.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Ortega Torres, H.; Valenzuela Mendoza, L.; Espino Ciudad, J.; et al. (2016). "Chaetostoma marmorescens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016 e.T49829963A53817678. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T49829963A53817678.en. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
- 1 2 Fricke, Ron; Eschmeyer, William N. & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Species in the genus Chaetostoma". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Chaetostoma marmorescens". FishBase. February 2026 version.