| Family: |
Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Loricariinae |
| Max. size: |
18.83 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Coastal rivers from Suriname River east to Approuague River. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Very abundant in zones of swiftly flowing plunging waters (Ref. 27188). The adult male of this species has very well developed odontodes on the front edge of its pectoral fins (Ref. 35381). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 March 2023 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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