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Ituglanis jaguarete Bressan, Donin & Ferrer, 2025 |
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photo by
Bressan, N. et al., 2025 |
| Family: | Trichomycteridae (Pencil or parasitic catfishes), subfamily: Trichomycterinae | |||
| Max. size: | 8.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Brazil. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 39-40 | |||
| Biology: | The species inhabits a narrow, shallow stream approximately 4.0 m wide, with depths varying from a few centimeters to 0.5 m. The stream has moderate flow, a substrate of gravel and rocks, and is bordered by well-preserved riparian vegetation characteristic of Deciduous Seasonal Forest physiognomy (Ref. 138403). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||