Ochmacanthus alternus Myers, 1927
Ochmacanthus alternus
photo by MNHN

Family:  Trichomycteridae (Pencil or parasitic catfishes), subfamily: Stegophilinae
Max. size:  4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7; dH range: 5 - 15
Distribution:  South America: Negro and Orinoco River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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