Trichomycterus retropinnis Regan, 1903
photo by DoNascimiento, C.

Family:  Trichomycteridae (Pencil or parasitic catfishes), subfamily: Trichomycterinae
Max. size:  8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Colombian Andes.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 October 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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