Taunayia bifasciata (Eigenmann & Norris, 1900)
photo by Marceniuk, A.P.

Family:  Heptapteridae (Three-barbeled catfishes)
Max. size:  14 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Upper Paraíba do Sul and Tietê River basins in Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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