| Family: |
Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Loricariinae |
| Max. size: |
17.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Trombetas River basin, above Cachoeira Porteira falls in Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
Abdominal covering unique, 2 unplated areas separated by a transversal thin chain of platelets in adults. Short pectoral spine 3.5-5 times in SL. Caudal peduncle length with postanal length 2-2.6 in SL. Tubular stomach; intestine long, about 14 times in SL. Keeled lateral plates, 29-30 (Ref. 40703). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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