Pseudancistrus pectegenitor Lujan, Armbruster & Sabaj Pérez, 2007
photo by Sabaj Pérez, M.H.

Family:  Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae
Max. size:  24.16 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: main channel of the Rio Orinoco above Raudales Autures and Rio Casiquaire in Venezuela.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits flowing water associated with large rock outcrops in main river channel (Ref. 58451).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 May 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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