Trichomycterus chiltoni (Eigenmann, 1928)

Family:  Trichomycteridae (Pencil or parasitic catfishes), subfamily: Trichomycterinae
Max. size:  17 cm (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: western drainages in central Chile.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 16 March 2021 (A2c+3c) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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