| Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Delturinae |
| 9.18 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater |
| South America: Eastern Brazilian coastal drainage: Paraíba do Sul basin. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 5-5. Dorsal series of plates reduced, with no plates in the dorsal series between the dorsal-fin origin and the end of the adipose fin; both teeth cusps approximately equal in size (Ref. 42856). |
| Found in a small, shallow stream, with clear water and moderate to strong current. Bottom formed by rocks, loose stones and gravel. Forest and grass usually present on the margins (Ref. 45132). |
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Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 (B1b(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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