Parastegophilus maculatus (Steindachner, 1879)

Family:  Trichomycteridae (Pencil or parasitic catfishes), subfamily: Stegophilinae
Max. size:  6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: lower ParanĂ¡ and Uruguay River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Enters the gill chamber of Luciopimelodus pati and feeds on the gills (Ref. 557). Reported to reach around 9 cm SL (Ref. 81048).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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