Family: |
Trichomycteridae (Pencil or parasitic catfishes), subfamily: Trichomycterinae |
Max. size: |
14.1 cm (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Lauca River basin in Chile. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Prohibited from importation into the USA (Ref. 6376). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Lower Risk: near threatened (LR/nt); Date assessed: 01 August 1996 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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