| Family: |
Trichomycteridae (Pencil or parasitic catfishes), subfamily: Stegophilinae |
| Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.09999990463257; dH range: 10 |
| Distribution: |
South America: Amazon River basin. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Is said to become attached to the gills, anal region and fins of dead, dying, or disabled fishes (Ref. 6868). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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