| Microlepidogaster dimorpha | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Loricariidae |
| Genus: | Microlepidogaster |
| Species: | M. dimorpha
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| Binomial name | |
| Microlepidogaster dimorpha | |
Microlepidogaster dimorpha is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Loricariidae, the suckermouth armored catfishes, and the subfamily Hypoptopomatinae. the cascudinhos.2 This catfish is endemic to tributaries of the upper Rio Grande, upper Paraná system in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.1 This species reaches a standard length of 3.8 cm (1.5 in).3
References
References
- Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade (ICMBio) (2022). "Microlepidogaster dimorpha". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2022 e.T139564836A139564860. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T139564836A139564860.pt. Retrieved 21 April 2026.
- Fricke, Ron; Eschmeyer, William N. & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Species in the genus Microlepidogaster". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 21 April 2026.
- Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Microlepidogaster dimorpha". FishBase. February 2026 version.