| Family: |
Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Loricariinae |
| Max. size: |
16 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7; dH range: 3 - 8 |
| Distribution: |
South America: Lake Valencia and Torito River basins. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Aquarium keeping: feeds on plants and roots; in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 80 cm (Ref. 51539). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 08 November 2020 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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