Neoplecostomus watersi explained

Neoplecostomus watersi[1] is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the upper Paraná River basin in the state of Goiás in Brazil. It is typically found at the bottom of clear rivers with rocky substrates. The species reaches 7 cm (2.8 inches) in standard length. Its specific name, watersi, honors Roger Waters of Pink Floyd.[2]

References

  1. Silva, Gabriel & Reia, Lais & Zawadzki, Cláudio & Roxo, Fábio. (2019). New species of Neoplecostomus (Neoplecostomini: Loricariidae) lacking adipose fin from upper Rio Paraná basin, central Brazil. Zootaxa. 4544. 93. 10.11646/zootaxa.4544.1.4.
  2. Web site: 2023 . Froese . Rainer . Pauly . Daniel . Neoplecostomus watersi . FishBase.