Aguarunichthys tocantinsensis Zuanon, Rapp Py-Daniel & Jégu, 1993 |
photo by
James, A. |
Family: | Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered catfishes) | |||
Max. size: | 31.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | South America: Tocantins River basin, Brazil. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-6; Anal spines: 5-5; Anal soft rays: 7-9 | |||
Biology: | Collected in areas with strong currents, rocky bottom (Ref. 36506). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 (A4c) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |