Family: |
Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae |
Max. size: |
12.91 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Tuy River basin in Venezuela. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8. Differs from other species of Cordylancistrus by its unique color pattern: head and body blackish to greenish brown with white irregular spots; abdomen uniformly white; and all fins with whitish spots that simulate bands (Ref. 56900). |
Biology: |
Inhabits rivers with transparent waters, moderate to strong flow and bottom generally consisting of stone, gravel and sand (Ref. 56900). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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