Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae |
8.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; freshwater |
South America: ParanĂ¡ River basin. |
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Inhabits streams, from highly turbid standing water over a heavy clay substratum to free flowing clear water over gravel. Algae-eater (Ref. 6868). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 September 2020 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Found in the lower reaches of Sinnamary River (Ref. 27233). Occurrence in this country not confirmed by S. Fisch-Muller; probably a misidentification. |
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