| Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae |
| 32.3 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,476.1 g |
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demersal; freshwater |
| South America: coastal drainages of the Guianas. |
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| Known to scientists from only a few specimens. According to Boni fishermen in Guiana, this fish lives in the deep and rocky zones of the main riverbed. Despite its size, it is not consumed as food by native populations since it has a reputation for being dirty and sticky (Ref. 35381). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 January 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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