Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Loricariinae |
17.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; freshwater |
South America: Trombetas River basin, above Cachoeira Porteira falls in Brazil. |
Abdominal covering unique, 2 unplated areas separated by a transversal thin chain of platelets in adults. Short pectoral spine 3.5-5 times in SL. Caudal peduncle length with postanal length 2-2.6 in SL. Tubular stomach; intestine long, about 14 times in SL. Keeled lateral plates, 29-30 (Ref. 40703). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (124695)
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harmless |
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