Description

Vertebrae: 26. Astroblepus mojicai is distinguished by having completely developed adipose membrane, 7 soft radii, premaxilla with 2-5 bicuspid teeth and 5-11 conic teeth in external row, and 26 vertebrae (Ref. 116456).

Common Names

No common names available.

Taxonomic Hierarchy

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Siluriformes

Family: Astroblepidae

Genus: Astroblepus

Species: Astroblepus mojicai Ardila Rodríguez, 2015

Climate Zone

Location

Biology

Life cycle and mating behavior

Habitat

demersal