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Ancistrus cryptophthalmus Reis, 1987 |
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photo by
Sazima, I. |
| Family: | Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae | |||
| Max. size: | 6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: São Vicente and Angélica-Bezerra cave system in upper Paraná River, Tocantins River drainage in Brazil. | |||
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| Biology: | Cave-restricted species. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||