Kingdom Animalia Order Siluriformes Subfamily Ancistrinae Scientific name Dekeyseria pulchra Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Loricariidae Genus Dekeyseria Higher classification Dekeyseria | |
Similar Dekeyseria, Loricariidae, Catfish | ||
Dekeyseria pulchra is a species of armored catfish native to Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela where it is found in the upper Rio Negro, Orinoco and Casiquiare canal basins. This species grows to a length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) SL. D. pulcher is noted to be an algae-eater.
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