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Lamontichthys llanero Taphorn & Lilyestrom, 1984 |
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photo by
Sabaj Pérez, M.H. |
| Family: | Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Loricariinae | |||
| Max. size: | 20.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Guanare Viejo River, Orinoco River drainage. | |||
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| Biology: | Reported to have been collected near the margins of rivers varying from less than 10 m until 1 km of width, in areas with muddy waters, and sand or mud in the bottom (Ref. 83332). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 November 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||