Microlepidogaster bourguyi
Species of armored catfish
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Microlepidogaster bourguyi is a species of armored catfish endemic to Brazil.[1] This species exhibits typical characteristics of the Siluriformes order, including armored features. As an endemic species, it contributes to the ecological balance of Brazil's freshwater habitats. Its behavior, habitat preferences, and specific ecological role are subjects of scientific interest and ongoing research.
| Microlepidogaster bourguyi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Loricariidae |
| Genus: | Microlepidogaster |
| Species: | M. bourguyi |
| Binomial name | |
| Microlepidogaster bourguyi A. Miranda-Ribeiro, 1911 | |
