| Common name | Blind catfish |
| Language | English |
| Type | Vernacular |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 2 - (Preferred common name (unique)) |
| Territory | Brazil |
| Locality | Upper Rio Ribeira Valley |
| Ref. | Trajano, E., 1997 |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
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