Chaetostoma patiae
| Chaetostoma patiae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Division: | Teleostei |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Loricariidae |
| Genus: | Chaetostoma |
| Species: | C. patiae |
| Binomial name | |
| Chaetostoma patiae | |
Chaetostoma patiae 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 Colombia where it is found in the basins of the Patía and Mira River basins.[1] This species reaches a standard length of 15.8 cm (6.2 in).[3] The specific name refers to the type locality in the Patia River.[4]
References
- 1 2 Mesa-Salazar, L. (2016). "Chaetostoma patiae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016 e.T167736A53827804. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T167736A53827804.en. Retrieved 28 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 28 June 2026.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Chaetostoma patiae". FishBase. February 2026 version.
- ↑ Christopher Scharpf (13 June 2026). "Family LORICARIIDAE: Subfamily HYPOSTOMINAE Kner 1853 (Suckermouth Catfishes or Plecos)". The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database. Christopher Scharpf. Retrieved 8 June 2026.