Ancistrus formoso Sabino & Trajano, 1997 |
photo by
Sazima, I. |
Family: | Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae | |||
Max. size: | 7.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | South America: Buraco do Ducho Cave in Formoso phreatic system, Brazil. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Cave-restricted species. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 (D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |