Where Does Bagre Chico Live?

Bagre Chico lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Bagre Chico

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow areas, often less than 1 meter deep, but can inhabit deeper pools.

Environment

Prefers clear, cool, well-oxygenated mountain streams and rivers with moderate to strong currents. Substrates are typically composed of gravel, cobbles, and boulders, often with sandy patches. Found in both riffles and pools, seeking refuge under rocks and in crevices.

Geographic range

Endemic to the Andean drainages of central Chile, primarily in the Aconcagua, Maipo, Rapel, Mataquito, Maule, Itata, and Biobío river basins. Its distribution extends from the Valparaíso Region south to the Los Lagos Region.

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