Family: |
Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Loricariinae |
Max. size: |
20 cm (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: SinĂº and Magdalena River basins and possibly the Catatumbo River. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Prefers slow-flowing rivers; also encountered in swamps or marshes (Ref. 26543). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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