Pariolius Maldonadoi (Pariolius maldonadoi), first described by Vargas, 2024 is a tiny fish in the family Heptapteridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 3.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 7; Vertebrae: 41. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: six branched pectoral-fin rays; narrow head 64.3-68.3 % SL; well-defined white nuchal collar; five branched caudal-fin rays on dorsal lobe; deep body 9.5-13.2% SL; deep head at supraoccipital 35.7-41.6% SL; deep head at interorbital 26.3-29.9% SL; long adipose fin .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
Behavioural data for Pariolius Maldonadoi is currently being reviewed.
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Colombia.
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