Trichomycterus iheringi (Eigenmann, 1917)
photo by Marceniuk, A.P.

Family:  Trichomycteridae (Pencil or parasitic catfishes), subfamily: Trichomycterinae
Max. size:  16.1 cm (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Ribeira do Iguape River basin in Brazil.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 1-2; Anal soft rays: 5-5
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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