| Family: |
Trichomycteridae (Pencil or parasitic catfishes), subfamily: Trichomycterinae |
| Max. size: |
7.03 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits fast-flowing medium-sized river, running over rocky and sandy bottoms at approximately 40 m above sea level. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 26 January 2021 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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