Astroblepus mindoensis

Astroblepus mindoensis is a species of catfish of the family Astroblepidae.^[2][3][4] It is endemic to the Pacific drainages of Ecuador and is known from the Esmeraldas River at elevations of 800–2,900 m (2,600–9,500 ft) above sea level. It is a benthic species inhabiting clear, fast flowing waters.^[1] It grows to 7.0 cm (2.8 in) standard length.^[3]

Astroblepus mindoensis
Conservation status
Near Threatened  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Siluriformes
Family:	Astroblepidae
Genus:	Astroblepus
Species:	A. mindoensis
Binomial name
Astroblepus mindoensis (Regan, 1916)
Synonyms[2]
Cyclopium mindoense Regan 1916 Astroblepus mindoense (Regan 1916)