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Trichomycterus areolatus Valenciennes, 1846 |
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photo by
Colihueque, N. |
| Family: | Trichomycteridae (Pencil or parasitic catfishes), subfamily: Trichomycterinae | |||
| Max. size: | 17.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: western versant in central Chile. | |||
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| Biology: | Length type is assumed in TL. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||