| Family: |
Diplomystidae (Velvet catfishes) |
| Max. size: |
21.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Colorado River and tributaries; Desaguadero-Salado basin, including the rivers San Juan, Mendoza, Tunuyán and temporary environments connected to those rivers. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-6; Anal spines: 4-5; Anal soft rays: 9-11; Vertebrae: 41-44 |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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