Family: |
Trichomycteridae (Pencil or parasitic catfishes), subfamily: Stegophilinae |
Max. size: |
6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: lower ParanĂ¡ and Uruguay River basins. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Enters the gill chamber of Luciopimelodus pati and feeds on the gills (Ref. 557). Reported to reach around 9 cm SL (Ref. 81048). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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