Astroblepus trifasciatus

Eigenmann, 1912
Astroblepus trifasciatus, topotype of museum, 9.65 mm SL
Synonyms
babosa
Bagre
chimbe
Cyclopium trifasciatum
Gualala
least concern
Length (total)
approx.  9 cm
Recommended tank size
60 cm
Weight
0.048 kg
río Magdalena -, río Cauca -, río Dagua basin, Caribic: coastal waters

Cauca, Caldas, Antioquia, Risaralda, Nariño, Tolima

Colombia

Caribic

˜[ 3.831,-77.040 ]
Map to Astroblepus trifasciatus
High above sea level
725 - 1547 m
(Prefered) River depth
0.10 - 0.90 m
Locality
near small waterfall(s)
Flow
strong
Substrate
gravel, rocks
On the riverbank
shrubbery
Eats plants
not known
unknown
 
 
 
present
7 soft rays
slightly incised / concave, pointed
7 soft rays
straight
Sympatric with
not known
  • Reis, R.E., Kullander, S.O. & Ferraris, C.J. et.al., 2003 "Check List of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America" P. 315
Pic. 2: Astroblepus trifasciatus, topotype of museum, 9.65 mm SL
Pic. 3: Astroblepus trifasciatus
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