Family: |
Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae |
Max. size: |
24.16 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: main channel of the Rio Orinoco above Raudales Autures and Rio Casiquaire in Venezuela. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits flowing water associated with large rock outcrops in main river channel (Ref. 58451). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 May 2017 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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