Leptodoras rogersae Sabaj Pérez, 2005
Leptodoras rogersae
photo by Sabaj Pérez, M.H.

Family:  Doradidae (Thorny catfishes), subfamily: Doradinae
Max. size:  18 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Rio Orinoco.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-6; Anal soft rays: 15-17. Sum of midlateral plates modally 83 or 84, plates moderately deep, covering 1/4 to 1/2 of body depth. Adipose eye moderately developed and preadipose ridge weakly developed. Distal medial margin of upper labial extension not forming enlarged or elongated triangular tip (Ref. 56896).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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