Dekeyseria pulchra (Steindachner, 1915)
photo by JJPhoto

Family:  Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae
Max. size:  10 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19
Distribution:  South America: Upper Negro and Orinoco rivers and Canal Casiquiare basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Feeds on algae (Ref. 13371).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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