Chaetostoma changae explained

Chaetostoma changae[1] is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it is known only from Peru. The species reaches 7.6 cm (3 inches) SL[2] and its specific epithet honors Fonchii Chang, a Peruvian ichthyologist[3] of the National University of San Marcos.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chaetostoma changae Salcedo, 2006 . 2022-05-04 . www.gbif.org . en.
  2. Web site: 2022 . Froese . Rainer . Pauly . Daniel . Chaetostoma changae . FishBase.
  3. Salcedo, N. J. (2006). New Species of Chaetostoma (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) from Central Peru. Copeia. 2006(1): 60-67.
  4. Web site: 2022 . Froese . Rainer . Pauly . Daniel . Panaqolus changae . FishBase . "Fonchii Chang of MUSM.".

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