Family: |
Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae |
Max. size: |
9.09 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: a small forest tributary of the Mapaoni River, upper Jari River Basin, Massif du Mitakara in French Guiana. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal soft rays: 6-6. Description: pelvic fin i,5; anal fin i,5 (Ref. 116863). |
Biology: |
Inhabits rocky, shallow (20-60 cm depth) mountain creek with medium to strong currents, and some pools (Ref. 116863). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 21 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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