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Lithoxus lithoides Eigenmann, 1912 |
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photo by
Sabaj Pérez, M.H. |
| Family: | Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae | |||
| Max. size: | 8.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Essequibo and upper Correntyne River basins. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits stony rivulets (Ref. 6868). Clings to rocks in the rapids (Ref. 2037). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 November 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||