Microglanis cottoides (Boulenger, 1891)
photo by Correa, E.

Family:  Pseudopimelodidae (Bumblebee catfishes, dwarf marbled catfishes)
Max. size:  6.75 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Laguna dos Patos and rio Uruguay drainages in Brazil.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-6; Anal soft rays: 9-12; Vertebrae: 30-30. Distinguished from M. parahybae and M. cibelae by the longer head (29.3-33.8% SL, versus 23.2-27.6 and 25.6-31.1 respectively) and wide body (28.5-33.9% SL versus 23.8-27.7 and 25.4-29.8, respectively). The smaller mouth width distinguish this species from M. eurystoma (50.6-64.3% HL, versus 67.3-84.4).
Biology:  Reported to reach approximately 9 cm SL (Ref. 81048).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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