Transancistrus aequinoctialis

photo by Aguirre, W.

Family:	Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae
Max. size:	8.99 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	demersal; freshwater
Distribution:	South America: Guayas River basin in Ecuador.
Diagnosis:
Biology:
IUCN Red List Status:	Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 October 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:	harmless

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