Family: |
Trichomycteridae (Pencil or parasitic catfishes), subfamily: Trichomycterinae |
Max. size: |
4.94 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Brazil. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in small stream with clear water and moderate water flow. Collected under rocks and aquatic vegetation in a muddy bottom bordered by riparian vegetation (Ref. 116172). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 26 January 2021 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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