Family: |
Trichomycteridae (Pencil or parasitic catfishes), subfamily: Trichomycterinae |
Max. size: |
16.1 cm (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Ribeira do Iguape River basin in Brazil. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 1-2; Anal soft rays: 5-5 |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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