Dekeyseria scaphirhyncha (Kner, 1854)
photo by Sneegas, G.W.

Family:  Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae
Max. size:  21 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; pH range: 5 - 7; dH range: 16
Distribution:  South America: Negro River basin in Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 


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