Astroblepus grixalvii
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Astroblepus grixalvii | |
|---|---|
 | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Astroblepidae |
| Genus: | Astroblepus |
| Species: | A. grixalvii |
| Binomial name | |
| Astroblepus grixalvii | |
Astroblepus grixalvii is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Astroblepidae, the climbing catfishes.[2] This catfish is found in South America in Colombia and Ecuador.[3]
Astroblepus grixalvii is found in the higher basin of the Magdalena-Cauca rivers in Colombia where it is common. In Ecuador it is found in the Esmeraldas and Guayas basin where it is uncommon. It can be found between 1,200 and 2,800 m in altitude.[1]
The specific name memorializes of Don Mariano Grixalva, "a respectable scholar" who lived at Popayán.[4]
