Sturisomatichthys caquetae

Sturisomatichthys caquetae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Division: Teleostei
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Sturisomatichthys
Species:
S. caquetae
Binomial name
Sturisomatichthys caquetae
(Fowler, 1945)[2]
Synonyms[2]
  • Harttia caquetae Fowler, 1945
  • Sturisoma caquetae (Fowler, 1945)

Sturisomatichthys caquetae 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 endemic to Colombia where it occurs in the Caquetá River basin.[1] This species grows to a length of 19.3 cm (7.6 in).[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Sanchez-Duarte, P. (2016). "Sturisoma caquetae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016 e.T64792645A64890595. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T64792645A64890595.en. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 Fricke, Ron; Eschmeyer, William N. & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Species in the genus Sturisomatichthys". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
  3. ↑ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Sturisoma caquetae". FishBase. November 2025 version.