| Delturus brevis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Loricariidae |
| Genus: | Delturus |
| Species: | D. brevis |
| Binomial name | |
| Delturus brevis | |
Delturus brevis is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Loricariidae, the armoured suckermouth catfishes, and the subfamily Delturinae, the primitive suckermouth catfishes. [2] This catfish is endemic to Brazil where it is restricted to the Jequitinhonha River basin in the state of Minas Gerais. [1] This species attains a maximum standard length of 18.6 cm (7.3 in). [3]
