Pseudostegophilus nemurus (Günther, 1869)
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Family:  Trichomycteridae (Pencil or parasitic catfishes), subfamily: Stegophilinae
Max. size:  15 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.09999990463257; dH range: 10
Distribution:  South America: Amazon River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Is said to become attached to the gills, anal region and fins of dead, dying, or disabled fishes (Ref. 6868).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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