Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Loricariinae |
16.08 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
South America: Brazil. |
Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7. Variable abdominal covering, a posterior complex of well-developed preanal plate bordered by usually 3 large polygonal plates, and, when present, an anterior complex of few, small, irregular platelets. Tip of snout with roundish naked area, not reaching the last pore of the infra-orbital ramus of the sensory canal. |
Inhabits creeks to large rivers with shallow to deep water, dwelling among bottom rocks and stones (Ref. 40941). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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