Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae |
18.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; freshwater |
South America: Upper and middle Suriname River basin. |
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A rheophilic species, inhabiting largest part of freshwaters, from headwaters to upstream of the lower falls, with rocky substrate consisting of boulders, stones, gravels, and sand; the exposed
wet rocks are also often covered by the Podostemaceae Mourera fluviatilis and Apinagia richardiana (Ref. 90186). |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 14 January 2021 (B1a) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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