Fonchiiichthys rupestris (Schultz, 1944)
photo by Galvis, G./Mojica, J.I./Camargo, M.

Family:  Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Loricariinae
Max. size:  9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Rivers of the Lake Maracaibo basin, in lower and middle reaches of rivers.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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