| Family: |
Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes), subfamily: Corydoradinae |
| Max. size: |
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2.79 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: small tributaries of the upper Araguaia River in Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species is distinguished by the following characteristics: parieto-supraoccipital fontanel located close to the origin of the posterior process and ventral surface of trunk covered by striated platelets; first dorsal-fin element, the spinelet absent; narrow frontal bone, its width smaller than half of its entire length; small preadipose azygous plates; pigmentation well-developed; anterior portion of infraorbital 1 with strongly reduced expansion, not reaching or at same level as posterior margin of nasal capsule (Ref. 129024). |
| Biology: |
Usually found in shallow stretches (up to 20 cm), with moderate current, and substrate composed mainly by sand and gravel, and associated with marginal and/or submerged vegetation (Ref. 129024). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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