Family: |
Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae |
Max. size: |
13.88 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; depth range 1 - 2 m |
Distribution: |
South America: Brazil. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
It is found in rivers stretching 20 meters with depth of 1 to 2 meters. It has low currents, with sandy and clay substrates. River margins have arboreal-shrub vegetation, like of a Cerrado biome. The largest specimen observed is 13.88 cm, standard length (Ref. 128916). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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