Astroblepus formosus
| Astroblepus formosus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Astroblepidae |
| Genus: | Astroblepus |
| Species: | A. formosus
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| Binomial name | |
| Astroblepus formosus | |
Astroblepus formosus is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Astroblepidae, the climbing catfishes.[2] This species inhabits high-altitude streams of the Ucayali River basin in Peru, often at elevations exceeding 2,500 m (8,200 ft).[3]
References
- ^ Velasquez Quispe, M.; Chocano, L. & Hidalgo del Aguila, M. (2016). "Astroblepus formosus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016 e.T49829728A53817343. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T49829728A53817343.en. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ a b Fricke, Ron; Eschmeyer, William N. & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Species in the genus Astroblepus". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ Schaefer, S. A. (2011). "The Andes: Riding the Tectonic Uplift". In Albert, J; Reis, R (eds.). Historical Biogeography of Neotropical Freshwater Fishes. University of California Press. pp. 259–278.
Bibliography
- Eschmeyer, William N., ed. 1998. Catalog of Fishes. Special Publication of the Center for Biodiversity Research and Information, num. 1, vol. 1–3. California Academy of Sciences. San Francisco, California, United States. 2905. ISBN 0-940228-47-5.