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Lamontichthys maracaibero Taphorn & Lilyestrom, 1984 |
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photo by
Galvis, G./Mojica, J.I./Camargo, M. |
| Family: | Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Loricariinae | |||
| Max. size: | 18.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Lake Maracaibo basin, Venezuela. | |||
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| Biology: | Frequently in middle reaches of rivers (Ref. 26543). Requires well-oxygenated waters (Ref. 26543). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 15 January 2021 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||