The Tucuman whiptail catfish (Loricaria tucumanensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Loricariidae that grows up to 12 cm.
Description
The Tucuman whiptail catfish is a whiptail catfish (Loricariidae) from fresh water of northwestern Argentina. The species grows to about 22 cm and has an elongate, flat, bony-plated, sandy body tapering into a thin, whip-like tail, and an inferior sucker mouth. As a bottom-dweller it lies half-buried in sand and fine gravel and rasps algae, biofilm and detritus; the male often carries the eggs under his belly. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Tucuman whiptail catfish?
The Tucuman whiptail catfish has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Tucuman whiptail catfish live?
The Tucuman whiptail catfish lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Tucuman whiptail catfish get?
The Tucuman whiptail catfish grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.
Is the Tucuman whiptail catfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Tucuman whiptail catfish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Loricaria
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