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Genus Family: Loricariidae

Hemiancistrus

Species
17
Max Length
39 cm
Max Weight
-
Max Lifespan
-
Avg Trophic
-
Threatened
2

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Family
Loricariidae
Genus
Hemiancistrus

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
17

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
NT
EN
CR
Least Concern 10
Near Threatened 1
Endangered 1
Critically Endangered 1

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Brazil
4 spp.
Venezuela
1 spp.
Argentina
1 spp.
Ecuador
1 spp.