| Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae |
| 14.95 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater |
| South America: rio Orinoco and rio Casiquiare drainages in Venezuela. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7. Distinguished from all other ancistrins by coloration, lacking a connection between the dorsal and adipose fins and having less than 30 teeth per jaw ramus (Ref. 56038). |
| Found most frequently in cracks and interstitial spaces of granitic rocks in flowing water (Ref. 56038). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 July 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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