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Ancistrus gymnorhynchus Kner, 1854 |
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Asociacion Acuaristas de Venezuela (AAV) |
| Family: | Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Ancistrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 14.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Upper Pao River basin in the Orinoco River drainage and along coastal rivers of Carabobo and Yaracuy States, Venezuela. | |||
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| Biology: | Efficient in removing and controlling algae (Ref. 6868). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (Ref. 96402) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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| Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 26.10.98 |
| Modified by: Torres, Armi G. - 13.05.11 |