Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae |
50 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 |
South America: Middle and upper Amazon and Orinoco basins. |
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Nocturnal; feeds on algae (Ref. 13371). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Occurs in Rio Negro northwest Brazil (Ref. 4537). Exported to North America as an aquarium fish (Ref. 4537). |
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