| Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae |
| 26.6 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 253.0 g |
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demersal; freshwater |
| South America: Guianas. |
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| Rarely attains a length of 20 cm (Ref. 27188). Rheophilic species occurring in very sunny rapids with strong current and rocky bottom (Ref. 35381); inhabiting largest part of freshwaters, from headwaters to upstream of the lower falls, with rocky substrate consisting of boulders, stones, gravels, and sand; the exposed wet rocks are also often covered by the Podostemaceae Mourera fluviatilis and Apinagia richardiana (Ref. 90186). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 January 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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