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Ancistrus formoso Sabino & Trajano, 1997 |
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photo by
Sazima, I. |
| Family: | Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae | |||
| Max. size: | 7.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Buraco do Ducho Cave in Formoso phreatic system, Brazil. | |||
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| Biology: | Cave-restricted species. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 (D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||