| Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes), subfamily: Corydoradinae |
| 4.51 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater; depth range 0 - 2 m |
| South America: Brazil. |
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This species can be distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: short mesethmoid; very reduced posterior laminar expansion of infraorbital 2, not in contact with compound pterotic; 2-3 longitudinal black stripes on flanks; no oblique or vertical black blotch across the eye; anterior portion of dorsal fin with sparse black chromatophores, not forming any conspicuous pattern; and ventral surface of trunk naked or covered by sparse platelets (Ref. 128862). |
| Found in small clear water stream (2-3 m wide and 0.5-2 m depth), with preserved riparian vegetation, swift water current, and bottom composed mainly of sand and dead leaves (Ref. 128862). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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