| Family: |
Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae |
| Max. size: |
43 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 2 - 15 |
| Distribution: |
South America: Orinoco and southern middle and lower Amazon River tributaries. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Aquarium keeping: feeds on plants and roots; minimum aquarium size 120 cm (Ref. 51539). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 August 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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