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Baryancistrus demantoides Werneke, Sabaj Pérez, Lujan & Armbruster, 2005 |
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photo by
Sabaj Pérez, M.H. |
| Family: | Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae | |||
| Max. size: | 15.05 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: upper Rio Orinoco drainage in Venezuela. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7. Distinguished from all other ancistrins by having the dorsal and adipose fins connected by an expanded posterior section of the dorsal-fin membrane, golden-yellow spots confined to the anterior portion of the body and greater than 30 teeth per jaw ramus (Ref. 56038). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs exclusively among granite rocks in flowing water (Ref. 56038). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 07 August 2019 (B1b(iii)+2b(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||