Diplomystes viedmensis

Diplomystes viedmensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Diplomystidae
Genus: Diplomystes
Species:
D. viedmensis
Binomial name
Diplomystes viedmensis
MacDonagh, 1931[2]
Synonyms[2]
  • Olivaichthys viedmensis (MacDonagh, 1931)

Diplomystes viedmensis, the Otuno, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Diplomystidae, the velvet catfishes.[2] This fish is endemic to Argentina where it is found in the Rio Negro and tributaries.[1] It reaches a maximum standard length of 32.4 cm (12.8 in).[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Cussac, V. (2022). "Olivaichthys viedmensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022 e.T176560668A176560685. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T176560668A176560685.en. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  2. ^ a b c Fricke, Ron; Eschmeyer, William N. & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Species in the genus Diplomystes". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  3. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Olivaichthys viedmensis". FishBase. April 2025 version.