Aguarunichthys tocantinsensis Zuanon, Rapp Py-Daniel & Jégu, 1993
photo by James, A.

Family:  Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered catfishes)
Max. size:  31.7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Tocantins River basin, Brazil.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-6; Anal spines: 5-5; Anal soft rays: 7-9
Biology:  Collected in areas with strong currents, rocky bottom (Ref. 36506).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 (A4c) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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