Dasyloricaria filamentosa (Steindachner, 1878)
Cuchara,  Alcalde,  Cucho pitero,  Pileta,  Raspacanoa,  Zapatero
Dasyloricaria filamentosa
photo by Galvis, G./Mojica, J.I./Camargo, M.

Family:  Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Loricariinae
Max. size:  32.2 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 170.0 g
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Magdalena River basin and possibly the Catatumbo River.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Feeds on algae (Ref. 26543).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Known from the San Juan, Atrato, SinĂº, Cauca, Magdalena and Cesar rivers (Ref. 26543). Also Ref. 6868.


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