Pseudolithoxus Dumus
📖 Overview
Pseudolithoxus Dumus (Pseudolithoxus dumus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Loricariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.1 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 5. Body color light with large, black spots at least anteriorly; spots may combine posteriorly to form bars. Tips of dorsal and caudal spines with light orange to cream-colored spots. Lateral line plates 24-25; dorsal plates 6-9; interdorsal plates 6-7; adipose-caudal plates 6-7; folded dorsal fin plates 11-14; and postanal plates 11-13 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pseudolithoxus Dumus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pseudolithoxus Dumus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pseudolithoxus Dumus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Upper Orinoco, upper Negro and Casiquiare River basins in Venezuela.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | litoxus orinocký |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lasiancistrus dumus | Armbruster & Provenzano | 2000 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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