Acentronichthys leptos Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889
photo by Sazima, I.

Family:  Heptapteridae (Three-barbeled catfishes)
Max. size:  11 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: coastal streams from Rio de Janeiro to Santa Catarina, Brazil. Also known from the type locality, São Mateus in Espírito Santo.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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