CARES Species Profile:  Baryancistrus chrysolomus

Synonym:   L047

Common Name:  Mango pleco

Description

An armoured catfish from Brazil’s Xingu River basin, inhabiting fast flowing clearwater riivers.

CARES Family:   Loricariidae - Armoured Catfish

Global Region:   South America

Distribution:   Brazil: Rio Xingu Basin

CARES Classification:  Vulnerable CARES Assessment Date:  Aug. 15, 2025    
IUCN Red List:  Least Concern   IUCN Assessment Date:  Nov. 7, 2018      
 

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