Astroblepus whymperi

Boulenger, 1890
Astroblepus whymperi - Lateralansicht
dedicated Mr. Edward Whymper - collector of the type material
Synonyms
Arges whymperi
Preñadilla
Whymper's Climbing Catfish
data deficient
Length (total)
approx.  9 cm
Standard length (documented)
75.0 mm
Recommended tank size
80 cm
río Esmeraldas basin near Milligalli (endemic)

Pichinchas

Ecuador

˜[ -0.171,-78.723 ]
Map to Astroblepus whymperi
High above sea level
1800 - 2000 m
Eats plants
not known
unknown
 
 
 
small
I / 6 rays
I / 6 rays
10 soft rays
4 soft rays
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. 316
Pic. 2: Astroblepus whymperi - Lateralansicht
Pic. 3: Astroblepus whymperi - Dorsal- und Ventralansicht
Many thanks to
for the pictures
G. A. Boulenger (PD)
1, 2, 3
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