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Baryancistrus niveatus (Castelnau, 1855) |
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| Family: | Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae | |||
| Max. size: | 34 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 520.0 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7; dH range: 8 - 10 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Tocantins, Xingu, Tapajós and Trombetas River basins in Brazil. | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 18 May 2022 (A2ac) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||