| Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae |
| 12 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater |
| South America: upper and middle Suriname River basin. |
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| A rheophilic species, inhabiting largest part of freshwaters, from headwaters to upstream of the lower falls, with rocky substrate consisting of boulders, stones, gravels, and sand; the exposed
wet rocks are also often covered by the Podostemaceae Mourera fluviatilis and Apinagia richardiana (Ref. 90186). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 January 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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