Cheirocerus abuelo (Schultz, 1944)
Cheirocerus abuelo
photo by Galvis, G./Mojica, J.I./Camargo, M.

Family:  Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered catfishes)
Max. size:  20 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Lake Maracaibo basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 January 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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