Hypostomus caudofasciatus
Hypostomus caudofasciatus Zawadzki & Azevedo, 2024

Family:  Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae
Max. size:  16.14 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: 4-4. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: caudal fin with longitudinal dark stripes on yellow background; horizontally aligned stripes on lateral series of plates; upper-jaw teeth 21-39; straight dentary tooth rows; lacking keels on lateral series of plates; orbital diameter of 20.7-25.0% Hl (Ref. 133475).
Biology:  This species is found in small to medium-sized streams 0.3-5 m. deep, with substrate composed of sand, clay, and loose gravel, and sometimes pebbles and boulders (Ref. 133475).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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