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Rineloricaria lanceolata (Günther, 1868) Chocolate-colored catfish |
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photo by
Schönherr, K. |
| Family: | Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Loricariinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Upper Amazon River basin. | |||
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| Biology: | Aquarium keeping: feeds on plants and roots; minimum aquarium size 80 cm (Ref. 51539). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||