Trichomycterus taeniops Fowler, 1954

Family:  Trichomycteridae (Pencil or parasitic catfishes), subfamily: Trichomycterinae
Max. size:  9.2 cm (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Ucayali River basin (elevation 2000 m) in Peru.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 24 April 2014 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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