Trichomycterus arleoi (Fernández-Yépez, 1972)

Family:  Trichomycteridae (Pencil or parasitic catfishes), subfamily: Trichomycterinae
Max. size:  7 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 4.9 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Yaracuy River basin in Venezuela.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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