Harttia trombetensis Rapp Py-Daniel & Oliveira, 2001 |
Family: | Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Loricariinae | |||
Max. size: | 17.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | South America: Trombetas River basin, above Cachoeira Porteira falls in Brazil. | |||
Diagnosis: | Abdominal covering unique, 2 unplated areas separated by a transversal thin chain of platelets in adults. Short pectoral spine 3.5-5 times in SL. Caudal peduncle length with postanal length 2-2.6 in SL. Tubular stomach; intestine long, about 14 times in SL. Keeled lateral plates, 29-30 (Ref. 40703). | |||
Biology: | ||||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |