Megalancistrus barrae (Steindachner, 1910)
photo by Bentinho, A.

Family:  Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae
Max. size:  41.8 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 2,220.3 g
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: São Francisco River basin, Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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