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Loricariichthys maculatus
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Catfish

Loricariichthys maculatus

LC Least Concern

Names

English—
Dutch—
SpanishVieja de agua
Chinese斑点真甲鲶
Sranan Tongokatfisi (general name for the group)
Scientific nameLoricariichthys maculatus (Bloch, 1794)

About this species

Loricariichthys maculatus is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Loricariidae, the suckermouth armored catfishes, and the subfamily Loricariinae, the mailed catfishes. This catfish is widespread in South America, where it has been recorded from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela. This species reaches a maximum standard length of 26.3 cm (10.4 in), can weigh up to at least 130.6 g (4.61 oz), and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.

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Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
OrderSiluriformes
FamilyLoricariidae
GenusLoricariichthys

In Suriname

72Records in Suriname
2iNaturalist observations
1843First record
2018Latest record

Where it has been recorded

  • Sipaliwini15
  • Brokopondo3
  • Nickerie3
  • Para2
  • Commewijne1
  • Marowijne1

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

Records by month

All years combined.

Sources & credits

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