| Family: |
Astroblepidae (Naked sucker-mouth catfishes) |
| Max. size: |
7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Napo River basin. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found only in the perpetually dark regions of cave some 300 meters to 2 kilometers from its mouth. This species is a true cave form, complete with minute eyes and lack of pigments. Hides in holes of rocks. Feeds on mayfly nymphs. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 07 October 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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