Hypostomus hondae
Hypostomus hondae (Regan, 1912)
Hypostomus hondae
photo by Galvis, G./Mojica, J.I./Camargo, M.


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Family:  Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae
Max. size:  35 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Magdalena River and Lake Maracaibo basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Feeds on detritus with algae (Ref. 26543).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 January 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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