| Family: |
Trichomycteridae (Pencil or parasitic catfishes), subfamily: Trichomycterinae |
| Max. size: |
7.7 cm (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: River drainages in Guianas and Venezuela. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in creeks with rocky substrates swept by a strong current (Ref. 27188). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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