Centromochlus perugiae Steindachner, 1882
Centromochlus perugiae
photo by Germeau, G./ Doumont, Y.

 Family:  Auchenipteridae (Driftwood catfishes), subfamily: Centromochlinae
 Max. size:  5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic
 Distribution:  South America: Upper Amazon River basin.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Inhabits large rivers where the water is swift, preferring littoral zones adjacent to the shoreline over hard, sandy bottoms devoid of vegetation. Feeds on insects, mostly ants, beetles, and mayflies (Ref. 6868).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 15.04.98
 Modified by: Torres, Armi G. - 29.02.08

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