Paralithoxus boujardi (Muller & Isbrücker, 1993) |
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MNHN |
Family: | Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae | |||
Max. size: | 6.25 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | South America: Approuague and Oyapock River basins in French Guiana. | |||
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Biology: | Frequently occurs in fast flowing waters of principal rivers or creeks where the substrate is rock or sand (Ref. 27188). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 19 October 2020 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |