Cordylancistrus is a genus of suckermouth armored catfish native to South America.

The few differences are a wider head, longer cheek odontodes, and plates on the snout.

Cordylancistrus can be found in rivers and streams high in the Andes, from Venezuela to Colombia.

[1] There are currently 5 recognized species in this genus:[2]

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