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Although it has been placed within the Pseudohemiodon group based on its strongly depressed body, filamentous lips with long fringed barbels, and small, spoon-shaped and dentition, Dentectus also shows unique derived features such as the presence of plates along the outer margin of its maxillary barbels, and a unique mouth structure that distinguishes it from all other genera. Habitat: Dentectus barbamatus usually inhabits white and black waters in rivers with heterogeneous parameters on soft and sandy bottoms. Aquarium Care: Prefers a sand substrate as they like to dig. Diet: Algae wafers, sinking tablet and frozen foods such as bloodworm and shrimp. Etymology: The genus name Dentectus: dens (L.), tooth; tectus (L.), covered, concealed or disguised, referring to teeth “invisible” in normally preserved specimens, but easily observed in specimens that are cleared and stained. The specific name barbarmatus: barbus, from barba (L.), beard; armatus (L.), armed with a weapon, referring to dermal ossifications (small scutelets) on barbels. Remarks: Dentectus barbamatus inhabits different environments throughout the rivers in lowlands of Orinoco basin. The species has a stable populations. Therefore, it is evaluated as Least Concern (IUCN 2021).

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Loricariidae

South America: Western Orinoco River basin (Colombia and Venezuela). Type locality: Venezuela, Estado Cojedes, Río Salinas, a tributary of the Río Pao Viejo, N.E. of El Baul (9º13'N, 68º07'W).

14.5cm. (5¾ins)

26-30°c (79-87°f.)

6.5-7.0.

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