Sturisomatichthys festivus

Sturisomatichthys festivus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Loricariidae
Genus: Sturisomatichthys
Species:
S. festivus
Binomial name
Sturisomatichthys festivus
Synonyms
  • Sturisoma festivum
  • Sturisomatichthys festivum

Sturisomatichthys festivus is a species of armored catfish endemic to Venezuela where it is found in the Lake Maracaibo basin. The species grows to a length of 16.9 centimetres (6.7 in) SL and is known to be a facultative air-breather.[2]

References

  1. ^ Ballen, G.A. (2023). "Sturisomatichthys festivus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T176025098A176025160. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T176025098A176025160.en. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2023). "Sturisomatichthys festivum". FishBase.