Family: |
Pseudopimelodidae (Bumblebee catfishes, dwarf marbled catfishes), subfamily: Pseudopimelodinae |
Max. size: |
5.42 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Bolivia. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-6; Anal spines: 3-4; Anal soft rays: 5-7; Vertebrae: 30-33. This species can be distinguished from all congeners by having numerous dark spots scattered on the body, and rounded caudal-fin lobes (vs. pointed lobes) (Ref. 128485). |
Biology: |
Prefers rheophilic habitats, with swift-flowing waters (Ref. 128485). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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