Family: |
Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae |
Max. size: |
14.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Upper Pao River basin in the Orinoco River drainage and along coastal rivers of Carabobo and Yaracuy States, Venezuela. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Efficient in removing and controlling algae (Ref. 6868). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 July 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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