Centromochlus heckelii (De Filippi, 1853)
photo by Sabaj PĂ©rez, M.H.

Family:  Auchenipteridae (Driftwood catfishes), subfamily: Centromochlinae
Max. size:  13.9 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 44.9 g
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Omnivorous.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 August 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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