Baryancistrus Demantoides

Werneke, Sabaj P?rez, Lujan & Armbruster, 2005
Baryancistrus demantoides
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Genus:Baryancistrus
Species:Demantoides
Classifications:Actinopterygii | Siluriformes | Loricariidae | Ancistrinae
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Main reference:Werneke, D.C., M.H. Sabaj, N.K. Lujan and J.W. Armbruster. 2005. (Ref. 56038)
Size / Weight / Age:Max length : 15.1 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 56038)
Environment:Demersal; freshwater
Climate / Range:Tropical
Distribution :South America: upper Rio Orinoco drainage in Venezuela.
Short description:Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 7. Distinguished from all other ancistrins by having the dorsal and adipose fins connected by an expanded posterior section of the dorsal-fin membrane, golden-yellow spots confined to the anterior portion of the body and greater than 30 teeth per jaw ramus (Ref. 56038).
Biology :Occurs exclusively among granite rocks in flowing water (Ref. 56038).
IUCN Red List Status :Not Evaluated
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