Doradidae (Thorny catfishes), subfamily: Doradinae |
14.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; freshwater |
South America: Capanaparo, upper Orinoco and Negro River basins. |
Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-6; Anal soft rays: 13-16. Anterior nuchal plate usually wide (laterally expanded) and sharing broad suture with epioccipital. Nuchal foramina absent. Distal tip of lower labial extension reaching beyond that of upper labial extension. Anterior midlateral plates moderately deep (covering a little more than 1/3 of body depth). Pectoral-fin spine short, not reaching anterior origin of pelvic fin when depressed (Ref. 56896). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 July 2020 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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