Family: |
Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae |
Max. size: |
15.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Cushabatay River basin in Peru (Ref. 36817); Río Mamoré basin in Bolivia (Ref. 95502). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in clear water, with large rocks on fine sand, clay or shingle bottom; no aquatic vegetation but with leaves and dead wood (Ref. 36817). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 April 2014 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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