Hypostomus vaillanti (Steindachner, 1877)

Family:  Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae
Max. size:  18.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Preto River basin of São Francisco River drainage.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 May 2022 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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