CARES Species Profile:  Parancistrus nudiventris 'Rio Xingu'

Synonym:   L300, LDA48

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

 

Conservation Status

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

Reference Links

Fishbase: Parancistrus nudiventris 'Rio Xingu'

IUCN Red List: Parancistrus nudiventris 'Rio Xingu'

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