Sturisomatichthys tamanae
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Division: | Teleostei |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Loricariidae |
| Genus: | Sturisomatichthys |
| Species: | S. tamanae |
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| Sturisomatichthys tamanae | |
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Sturisomatichthys tamanae 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 San Juan River, Atrato and Baudó rivers.[1] This species attains a total length of 22.5 cm (8.9 in) and species in the genus Sturisomatichthys are known to be facultative air breathers.[3]
References
- 1 2 Mesa-Salazar, L.; Sanchez-Duarte, P.; Lasso, C. & Usma, S. (2016). "Sturisomatichthys tamanae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016 e.T49830162A61473793. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T49830162A61473793.en. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
- 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.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Sturisomatichthys tamanae". FishBase. November 2025 version.