| Family: |
Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Rhinelepinae |
| Max. size: |
22.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Mucuri and São Mateus River basins. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Currently known from three coastal river drainages in southeastern Brazil. Usually found in stretches of river with mid to strong water current and rocky or sandy bottom; although some specimens were collected from a lentic habitat (Ref. 43112). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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