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Ochmacanthus alternus Myers, 1927 |
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| 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. | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 October 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||