Hopliancistrus xikrin Oliveira, Zuanon, Rapp Py-Daniel, Birindelli & Sousa, 2021

Family:  Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae
Max. size:  14.16 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Brazil.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal soft rays: 5-5; Vertebrae: 28-28
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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