Astroblepus putumayoensis Ardila Rodríguez, 2015

Family:  Astroblepidae (Naked sucker-mouth catfishes)
Max. size:  5.46 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Río Mocoa in Municipio de Mocoa, Departamento del Putumayo, Colombia.
Diagnosis:  Vertebrae: 21-22. Astroblepus putumayoensis is distinguished by having a movable spine connected to the caudal peduncle with a membrane in adipose fin, 7 soft radii, premaxillary with 1-5 bicuspid teeth and 4-6 conic teeth in external row, and 21-22 free vertebrae (Ref. 116456).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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