Diplomystes chilensis (Molina, 1782)
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Diplomystes chilensis
photo by MNHN

Family:  Diplomystidae (Velvet catfishes)
Max. size:  23 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Rivers near Valparaiso and Santiago, central Chile.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal soft rays: 12-15; Vertebrae: 41-43
Biology:  Important food fish and is referred to in books and the popular press.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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