Family: |
Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae |
Max. size: |
10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 |
Distribution: |
South America: Upper Negro and Orinoco rivers and Canal Casiquiare basin. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Feeds on algae (Ref. 13371). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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