Isorineloricaria spinosissima
Isorineloricaria spinosissima (Steindachner, 1880)
Zucchini catfish
Isorineloricaria spinosissima
photo by Aguirre, W./E. Laaz


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Family:  Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae
Max. size:  56.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 15
Distribution:  South America: Ecuador.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  One of the largest loricariids.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 September 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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