Lithoxus lithoides Eigenmann, 1912
photo by Sabaj PĂ©rez, 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.
Diagnosis:   
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


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