Baryancistrus niveatus (Castelnau, 1855)
Baryancistrus niveatus
photo by JJPhoto

Family:  Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae
Max. size:  34 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 520.0 g
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7; dH range: 8 - 10
Distribution:  South America: Tocantins, Xingu, Tapajós and Trombetas River basins in Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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