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Sturisomatichthys aureum (Steindachner, 1900) |
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photo by
Seidel, I. |
| Family: | Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Loricariinae | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Magdalena, San Jorge and Cesar River basins. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Aquarium keeping: feeds on plants and roots; minimum aquarium size 120 cm (Ref. 51539). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 October 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||