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Trichomycterus caratinguensis Costa, Katz & Vilardo, 2023 |
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photo by
Costa, W.J.E.M. et al., 2023 |
| Family: | Trichomycteridae (Pencil or parasitic catfishes), subfamily: Trichomycterinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5.53 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Brazil. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 5-5. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: unique color pattern combining LDPZ 1-3 represented by dark brown parallel stripes, with the LDPZ 2 and 3 stripes slightly converging on the caudal peduncle end; 18-20 dorsal procurrent caudal-fin rays; eight pectoral-fin rays; S6 pore paired, pores separated by interspace; anterior section of the infraorbital canal present; pointed mandibular teeth; 39-45 premaxillary teeth; long nasal barbel, with tip reaching the opercle; sesamoid supraorbital bone with a lateral expansion; and 14 ribs (Ref. 137859). | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||