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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 | |||