Paraloricaria vetula (Valenciennes, 1835)
Paraloricaria vetula
photo by Sverlij, S.

Family:  Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Loricariinae
Max. size:  55.4 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 361.0 g
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: La Plata River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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