| Family: |
Aspredinidae (Banjo catfishes), subfamily: Pseudobunocephalinae |
| Max. size: |
3.18 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 4-4; Anal soft rays: 7-8; Vertebrae: 35-35. This species can be distinguished from its congeners by having the 2nd hypobranchial and 3rd basibranchial cartilaginous (vs. ossified) (Ref. 120442). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits small and slow flowing streams and rivers running over sand or muddy bottom, with moderate and submerged vegetation (Ref. 120442). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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