Paraloricaria Explained

Paraloricaria is a genus of armored catfishes native to South America.

Species

There are currently three recognized species in this genus:

• Paraloricaria agastor Isbrücker, 1979
• Paraloricaria commersonoides (Devincenzi, 1943)
• Paraloricaria vetula (Valenciennes, 1835)

Description

Paraloricaria shows a strongly flattened body, weak postorbital notches, long and ramified maxillary barbels, and overall, conspicuous fringed barbels.^[1]

Male Paraloricaria are abdomino-lip brooders.^[1]

Notes and References

1. The genera of the Neotropical armored catfish subfamily Loricariinae (Siluriformes: Loricariidae): a practical key and synopsis. Raphael. Covain. Fisch-Muller, Sonia. Zootaxa. 1462. 1–40. 2007. 10.11646/zootaxa.1462.1.1 .