Family: |
Trichomycteridae (Pencil or parasitic catfishes), subfamily: Trichomycterinae |
Max. size: |
12.72 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Rio Iguaçu, rio Paraná Basin in southern Brazil. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 (B1ab(ii,iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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