| Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae |
| 11.65 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater; depth range 0 - 40 m |
| South America: Brazil. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal soft rays: 3-5. This speces is distinguished from its congeners by its color pattern, with head, body and fins having alternating dark and pale vermiculations and by the number of bars on fins, 6-10 (Ref. 133100). |
| This species occupies the broadest range of habitats known for the genus. The known depth range varies from <1 to 40 m, and the rocks they inhabit vary from granitoid boulders to sedimentary rocks (e.g., sandstones) of all shapes and sizes. Occur in strong currents at the downstream end of Volta Grande do Xingu (Middle Xingu), as well as in slow-flowing conditions in the Lower Xingu mouth bay (i.e., ria) (Ref. 133100). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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