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Pseudostegophilus nemurus (Günther, 1869) |
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| Family: | Trichomycteridae (Pencil or parasitic catfishes), subfamily: Stegophilinae | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.09999990463257; dH range: 10 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Amazon River basin. | |||
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| Biology: | Is said to become attached to the gills, anal region and fins of dead, dying, or disabled fishes (Ref. 6868). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 December 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||