| Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypoptopomatinae |
| 5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 |
| South America: vicinity of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. |
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| Mainly nocturnal. Feeds on algae (Ref. 6868). Aquarium keeping: feeds on plants and roots; in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539). |
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Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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