Hypostomus affinis (Steindachner, 1877) |
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photo by
Macieira, R.M. |
Family: | Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae | |||
Max. size: | 39.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | South America: ParaĆba do Sul River basin. | |||
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Biology: | Found in large and small waters, in lentic or rapid sections of the river, on rocky or sandy-rocky bottom. Young specimens inhabit the riparian vegetation along those habitats (Ref. 36817). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |