Teta (Hypostomus robinii)

Scientific name: Hypostomus robinii Valenciennes, 1840

Teta (Hypostomus robinii)
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The Teta (Hypostomus robinii) is a freshwater fish of the family Loricariidae. Native range: Central America, Trinidad.

Biology

Inhabits clear fast flowing streams and feeds on periphyton.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Hypostomus robinii
Family
Loricariidae (Armored catfishes)
Order
Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
16.0
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Trinidad.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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