Neoplecostomus ribeirensis

(Neoplecostomus ribeirensis)

Description

Neoplecostomus ribeirensis is a species of armored catfish endemic to Brazil where it occurs in the Ribeira de Iguape River basin. This species grows to a length of 9.0 centimetres (3.5 in) SL.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Siluriformes

Family:Loricariidae

Genus:Neoplecostomus

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