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Andean catfish
The Andean catfish (Astroblepus ubidiai) is a species of fish in the Astroblepidae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are rivers, freshwater spring, and inland karsts. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source
Velez-Espino, L.A. 2004. Astroblepus ubidiai. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 4 August 2007.
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