Loricariinae is a subfamily of the family Loricariidae of catfish. This subfamily is divided into two tribes and about 30 genera. They are mainly native to freshwater habitats in South America, but there are also several species in Panama and a single (Fonchiiichthys) in Costa Rica.
Loricariichthys edentatus is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the lower Uruguay River basin in Entre Ríos Province in Argentina, and also in Brazil. It has no teeth on the premaxilla, a unique feature in the genus Loricariichthys. The species reaches 11.5 cm in standard length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
Loricariichthys melanocheilus is a species of catfish found in the lower Paraná River and Uruguay River basins in South America, where it is known from Argentina and Brazil. The species reaches 43 cm in standard length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
Loricariichthys rostratus is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Paraná River basin in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay, with its type locality being designated as the Itaipu Dam's reservoir. The species reaches 27.5 cm in standard length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
Hypostomus macrops is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Das Velhas River basin. The species reaches 28.8 cm SL and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
Hypostomus wuchereri is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Paraguaçu River basin in Brazil. The species reaches 35 cm in total length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
Loricariichthys acutus is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it is known only from Brazil. The species reaches 28 cm in standard length, can weigh up to at least 91.6 g, and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
Loricariichthys anus is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in coastal rivers of southern Brazil, as well as the drainage basins of the Uruguay River and the lower Paraná River in Argentina and Uruguay. The species reaches 46 cm in length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
Loricariichthys brunneus, commonly called Alcalde, Paleta or Tabla is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Orinoco basin in Guyana and Venezuela. The species is believed to be a facultative air-breather. A species of parasitic nematode in the family Guyanemidae, Guyanema longispiculum, was described in 1996 from the abdominal cavity of L. brunneus specimens.
Loricariichthys cashibo commonly called Carachama is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is endemic to Peru, where it occurs in the upper Amazon River basin. Its type locality is Lake Cashiboya. The species reaches 13 centimetres (5.1 in) in length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
Loricariichthys castaneus, the Cascudo-viola is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is endemic to Brazil, where it occurs in coastal streams in southeastern part of the country, ranging from São Paulo to Espírito Santo, including the Paraíba do Sul basin. The species reaches 39.6 centimetres (15.6 in) in total length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
Loricariichthys derbyi, commonly known as Cari, is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is endemic to Brazil, where it occurs in the Jaguaribe River basin. The species reaches 24.9 centimetres (9.8 in) in total length, can weigh up to at least 161 grams (5.7 oz), and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
Loricariichthys hauxwelli, one of a number of Loricariichthys species commonly known as Shitari, is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is endemic to Peru, where it occurs in the Ampiyacu River basin. The species reaches 18 centimetres (7.1 in) in length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
Loricariichthys labialis is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is a freshwater fish native to South America, where it occurs in the basins of the Paraguay River and the middle Paraná River in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It is also known to occur in ponds. The species reaches 22 centimetres (8.7 in) in standard length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
Loricariichthys maculatus is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it is known from rivers, ditches, and ponds in Suriname, as well as reportedly Brazil and Uruguay. Although it has also been reported from Argentina, this is thought to be the result of a misidentification. The species reaches 26.3 cm in standard length, can weigh up to at least 130.6 g, and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
Loricariichthys microdon is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Rupununi basin in Guyana. The species reaches 11 cm in length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
Loricariichthys nudirostris is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is endemic to Brazil, where it occurs in the Amazon River basin. The species reaches 23.5 centimetres (9.3 in) in standard length, can weigh up to at least 89.6 grams (3.16 oz), and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
Loricariichthys platymetopon is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Río de la Plata basin in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. The species reaches maturity at around 15.7 cm in length, although it can grow up to 39 cm in total length. It can reach at least 311 g in weight and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
Loricariichthys stuebelii is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Huallaga River basin in the upper Amazon River drainage in Peru. The species reaches 19 centimetres (7.5 in) in standard length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
Loricariichthys ucayalensis is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Ucayali River basin, for which it is named, in the upper Amazon River drainage in Peru. The species reaches 22 centimetres (8.7 in) in total length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
