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Genus Family: Callichthyidae

Callichthys

Species
4
Max Length
21 cm
Max Weight
-
Max Lifespan
-
Avg Trophic
3.00
Threatened
-

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Family
Callichthyidae
Genus
Callichthys

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
4

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
NT
VU
Least Concern 2
Near Threatened 1
Vulnerable 1

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Colombia
3 spp.
Venezuela
2 spp.
Brazil
2 spp.
Bolivia
1 spp.
Suriname
1 spp.
Guyana
1 spp.
United States
1 spp.
Argentina
1 spp.
Peru
1 spp.
GF
1 spp.
Trinidad and Tobago
1 spp.
Paraguay
1 spp.
Ecuador
1 spp.
Uruguay
1 spp.