| Family: |
Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes), subfamily: Corydoradinae |
| Max. size: |
5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; depth range 0 - 2 m |
| Distribution: |
South America: Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species can be distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: long mesethmoid, with anterior tip well developed, significantly over 50% of bone length; posterior margin of dorsal-fin spine with serrations directed towards tip of spine; 1-2 longitudinal black stripes on flanks; no black blotch across the eyes (mask); large black blotch on dorsal fin absent; and presence of transversal black bars on caudal fin (Ref. 110223). |
| Biology: |
Found in small stream (2-3 m wide and 0.5-1.8 m depth), with clear water, preserved riparian vegetation, and swift water current. Bottom substrate composed mainly by sand and dead leaves (Ref. 110223). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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