| Family: |
Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Loricariinae |
| Max. size: |
18.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Lake Maracaibo basin, Venezuela. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Frequently in middle reaches of rivers (Ref. 26543). Requires well-oxygenated waters (Ref. 26543). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 15 January 2021 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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