Family: |
Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Loricariinae |
Max. size: |
32.2 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 170.0 g |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Magdalena River basin and possibly the Catatumbo River. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Feeds on algae (Ref. 26543). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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