| Family: |
Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Loricariinae |
| Max. size: |
16.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Central America: Atlantic and Pacific versant rivers. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits rivers and creeks of moderate velocity between 20 and 160 m elevation, living fixed to branches or stones where they scrape off algae and its attached microbiota. Feeds mainly on detritus and some aquatic invertebrates (Ref. 36880). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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