Hypoptopoma incognitum explained

Hypoptopoma incognitum is a species of catfish of the family Loricariidae.

This catfish reaches a maximum length of 10.8cm (04.3inches) SL. It is demersal, being found in fresh water in the tropics. Hypoptopoma incognitum is native to South America, occurring in across the central and lower Amazon River basin; including the Rio Tocantins basin. It is the only species known for north-eastern coastal rivers.

Interactions with humans

Hypoptopoma incognitum is harmless to humans.

References

• • Aquino, A.E. and S.A. Schaefer, 2010. Systematics of the genus Hypoptopoma Günther, 1868 (Siluriformes, Loricariidae). Bull. Amer. Mus. Nat. Hist. 336:1-110.