Rhyacoglanis epiblepsis Shibatta & Vari, 2017

Family:  Pseudopimelodidae (Bumblebee catfishes, dwarf marbled catfishes), subfamily: Pseudopimelodinae
Max. size:  5.42 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Bolivia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-6; Anal spines: 3-4; Anal soft rays: 5-7; Vertebrae: 30-33. This species can be distinguished from all congeners by having numerous dark spots scattered on the body, and rounded caudal-fin lobes (vs. pointed lobes) (Ref. 128485).
Biology:  Prefers rheophilic habitats, with swift-flowing waters (Ref. 128485).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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