| Family: |
Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae |
| Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 5 - 8; dH range: 0.5 - 25 |
| Distribution: |
South America: coastal drainages of southeastern Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
In fast-flowing rivers as well as in flooded areas; feeds on algae and detritus (Ref. 13371). Aquarium keeping: feeds on plants and roots; minimum aquarium size 120 cm (Ref. 51539). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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