melanurus, Loricariichthys Reis [R. E.], Vieira [F.] & Pereira [E. H. L.] 2021:558, Figs. 1-4A-D, 5A-D [Ichthyology & Herpetology v. 109 (no. 2); ref. 38433] Left bank of original channel of Rio Itabapoana, Presidente Kennedy, Espírito Santo State at border with Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil, 21°13'37.71"S, 41°07'45.49"W. Holotype: MCP 54287. Paratypes: DZUFMG, MCP. •Valid as Loricariichthys melanurus Reis, Vieira & Pereira 2021. Current status: Valid as Loricariichthys melanurus Reis, Vieira & Pereira 2021. Loricariidae: Loricariinae. Distribution: South America: middle Rio Itapemirim, middle and lower Rio Itabapoana drainages, Espírito Santo State at border with Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. Habitat: freshwater.