Harttia surinamensis
| Harttia surinamensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Division: | Teleostei |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Loricariidae |
| Genus: | Harttia |
| Species: | H. surinamensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Harttia surinamensis | |
Harttia surinamensis is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Loricariidae, the suckermouth armored catfishes, and the subfamily Loricariinae, the mailed catfishes.[2] This catfish is found in the Coppename, Suriname, Cottica, Commewijne, Maroni, Mana, Sinnamary, Comté, Approuague, Ouanary and Oiapoque rivers in Suriname and French Guiana.[1] This species grows to a standard length of 18.8 cm (7.4 in). Adult males have very well developed odontodes on the front edges of their pectoral fins.[3]
References
- 1 2 Lasso-Alcalá, O.M.; Martínez, E.O.; Mikolji, I. & Quintero-T., E. (2023). "Harttia surinamensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T176171988A176171993. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T176171988A176171993.en. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- 1 2 Fricke, Ron; Eschmeyer, William N. & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Species in the genus Harttia". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Harttia surinamensis". FishBase. November 2025 version.