| Family: |
Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Rhinelepinae |
| Max. size: |
24.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: upper Uruguay River basin. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Fairly common and inhabits stretches of the main river and its tributaries, with relatively rapid water currents over rocky bottoms with boulders. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 18 May 2022 (B2ab(ii,iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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