Trichomycterus nigricans Valenciennes, 1832
photo by MNHN

Family:  Trichomycteridae (Pencil or parasitic catfishes), subfamily: Trichomycterinae
Max. size:  8.9 cm (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: coastal drainages in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal soft rays: 10-10; Vertebrae: 36
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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