Loricariichthys maculatus is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Loricariidae, the suckermouth armored catfishes, and the subfamily Loricariinae, the mailed catfishes. This catfish is widespread in South America, where it has been recorded from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela. This species reaches a maximum standard length of , can weigh up to at least , and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
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