Loricariichthys maculatus (Bloch, 1794)
Loricariichthys maculatus
photo by MNHN

Family:  Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Loricariinae
Max. size:  26.3 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 130.6 g
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Rivers of Suriname.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in ditches (Ref. 6868) and ponds (Ref. 11229).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 January 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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