Family: |
Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Loricariinae |
Max. size: |
46.2 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 660.0 g |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Upper Paraná River drainage, La Plata basin. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Herbivore. Feeds on periphyton growing on the rocky bottom of the river (Ref. 56003). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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