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Hemiancistrus subviridis Werneke, Sabaj Pérez, Lujan & Armbruster, 2005 |
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photo by
Sabaj Pérez, M.H. |
| Family: | Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae | |||
| Max. size: | 14.95 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: rio Orinoco and rio Casiquiare drainages in Venezuela. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7. Distinguished from all other ancistrins by coloration, lacking a connection between the dorsal and adipose fins and having less than 30 teeth per jaw ramus (Ref. 56038). | |||
| Biology: | Found most frequently in cracks and interstitial spaces of granitic rocks in flowing water (Ref. 56038). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 July 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||