Acentronichthys leptos

Acentronichthys leptos is the only species of catfish in the genus Acentronichthys of the family Heptapteridae.

The Acentronichthys leptos lives in the demersal, freshwater environment.

Acentronichthys leptos is the only species of catfish (order Siluriformes) in the genus Acentronichthys of the family Heptapteridae. This species originates from coastal streams in Brazil from Rio de Janeiro to Santa Catarina State, and in São Mateus, Espírito Santo State. More

Acentronichthys leptos Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889 - add this species to your "My Cats" page. Common Name(s) None Type Locality Sao Mateus State of Espirito, Espirito Santo, Brazil. More

Common names

bagre in Portuguese (Português)
Bagrinho in Portuguese (Português)
Mandizinho in Portuguese (Português)
弱鼬鯰 in Mandarin Chinese
弱鼬鲶 in Mandarin Chinese

Order : Siluriformes
Family : Heptapteridae
Genus : Acentronichthys
Species : Acentronichthys leptos
Authority : Eigenmann & Eigenmann,1889