| Family: |
Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes), subfamily: Corydoradinae |
| Max. size: |
3.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; depth range 0 - 2 m |
| Distribution: |
South America: Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species can be distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: posterior margin of dorsal fin spine with laminar serrations directed towards the origin of the spine; presence of two longitudinal black stripes on flanks; presence of sparse black chromatophores without any conspicuous pattern on the anterior portion of dorsal fin; absence of a conspicuous black marbled coloration pattern on head. Colouration: black spots on caudal fin, some spots arranged, forming transversal bars; and brownish dorsal-fin spine (Ref. 128862). |
| Biology: |
Found in small clear water stream (2-3 m wide and 0.5-2 m depth), with preserved riparian vegetation, swift water current, and bottom composed mainly of sand and dead leaves (Ref. 128862). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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