Astroblepus Grixalvii

[Betterbettas]

Astroblepids are rarities in the trade. Known from Central and Eastern Cordillera. Found in Popayan, southwest Colombia. Its range and abundance have declined greatly in recent years. Was once considered a sub-family of the Loricariidae as they do posses sucker mouths, but lack the body armour. Have been known to climb the faces of waterfalls in their native habitat.

 

[OohFeeshy]

Ah, that's cute. Looks a bit like my Parauchenoglanis guttatus.

 

[catxx]

prehistoric looking!

 

[cane76]

wow what a cool looking catfish.
is it yours?why is it in such a small tank?

 

[CAC]

How big will that fella get?
Im likeing the look very much
Cane, i persume its in that small tank for easier photographing, because there doesnt seem to be a filter on it either...

Mikey

 

[chugger]

Ah, that's cute. Looks a bit like my Parauchenoglanis guttatus.

i thought the same thing when i say it on aquabid, i was cool, another west african catfish

 

[severum boy]

Blimy, a real stunner. Looks like a plec/ dwarf giraffe cat, but cooler.
One very smart fish, how much was it?

 

[FishRfine]

how big do they get? I'm gonna b stocking a 600g! They look like a perfect candidate for the fish ppl look at and say, "what the hell is that?"