Trichomycterus paolence (Eigenmann, 1917)
Trichomycterus paolence
photo by Marceniuk, A.P.

Family:  Trichomycteridae (Pencil or parasitic catfishes), subfamily: Trichomycterinae
Max. size:  6.8 cm (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Paraná River basin in São Paulo, Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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