Trachelyopterus striatulus (Steindachner, 1877) Singing catfish |
photo by
Alves, C.B.M. |
Family: | Auchenipteridae (Driftwood catfishes), subfamily: Auchenipterinae | |||
Max. size: | 27.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | South America: coastal rivers in southeastern Brazil (Ref. 37098). Reported from Argentina (Ref. 9086) and Uruguay (Ref. 54736). | |||
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Biology: | Reaches around 20 cm SL (Ref. 81048). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 August 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |