| Family: |
Aspredinidae (Banjo catfishes), subfamily: Aspredininae |
| Max. size: |
12 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: coastal rivers between the Orinoco and Amazon mouths. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Frequently occurs in creeks where it plays the role of a typical bottom cleaner, possessing a broad food spectrum (Ref. 27188). Maximum length reported to reach 15 cm SL (Ref. 27188). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 September 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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