Microlepidogaster bourguyi

{{Short description|Species of armored catfish}}

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| taxon = Microlepidogaster bourguyi

| authority = A. Miranda-Ribeiro, 1911

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Microlepidogaster bourguyi is a species of armored catfish endemic to Brazil.{{Cite web|url=https://fishbase.mnhn.fr/summary/Microlepidogaster-bourguyi.html|title = Microlepidogaster bourguyi}} This species exhibits typical characteristics of the Siluriformes order, including armored features. As an endemic species, it contributes to the ecological balance of Brazil's freshwater habitats. It's behavior, habitat preferences, and specific ecological role are subjects of scientific interest and ongoing research.