Trichomycterus punctulatus Valenciennes, 1846
Trichomycterus punctulatus
photo by Holm, E.

Family:  Trichomycteridae (Pencil or parasitic catfishes), subfamily: Trichomycterinae
Max. size:  14.75 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 36.7 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: western Peru.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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