Ancistrus formoso
Ancistrus formoso Sabino & Trajano, 1997
Ancistrus formoso
photo by Sazima, I.


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Family:  Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae
Max. size:  7.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Buraco do Ducho Cave in Formoso phreatic system, Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Cave-restricted species.
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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