| Family: |
Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Loricariinae |
| Max. size: |
15.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6.1 - 6.2 |
| Distribution: |
South America: Essequibo, Marowijne, and Oyapock River basins. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
This curious fish is so fine that it resembles a brushwood. Mimetic. Frequently occurs in shallow creeks (Ref. 27188) that are not so sunny but with a strong current and a rocky substrate. General activity is poor since it remains hidden in the anfractuosities of logs during the day. Feeds on periphyton and associated organisms. The mating couple choose a narrow hole to spawn the eggs (about 50,000 eggs), after having cleaned the substratum. The male takes care of the eggs (Ref. 35381). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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