Trichomycterus pseudosilvinichthys Fernández & Vari, 2004

Family:  Trichomycteridae (Pencil or parasitic catfishes), subfamily: Trichomycterinae
Max. size:  6.69 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Western Argentina.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Collected from a small, clear water stream with rock and pebble bottom (elevation about 1800 m) (Ref. 53320).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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