| Family: |
Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae |
| Max. size: |
28 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.19999980926514 - 7.5; dH range: 4 - 15 |
| Distribution: |
South America: western and eastern tributaries of Maracaibo Lake, Venezuela. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Feeds on algae (Ref. 26543). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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