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Astroblepus grixalvii

(Astroblepus grixalvii)

Description

Astroblepus grixalvii is a species of catfish of the family Astroblepidae. It can be found in Colombia and Ecuador. Astroblepus grixalvii is found in the higher basin of the Magdalena-Cauca rivers in Colombia where it is common. In Ecuador it is found in the Esmeraldas and Guayas basin where it is uncommon. It can be found between 1,200 to 2,800 m in altitude.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Siluriformes
Family:Astroblepidae
Genus:Astroblepus
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