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Cheirocerus abuelo
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Pimelodidae

Cheirocerus abuelo

Cheirocerus abuelo

Twenty Centimeters Catfish of South American Waters

  • Tropical
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • South America
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Cheirocerus abuelo is a freshwater fish of South America. The species occupies freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 20 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Catfishes
Family
Pimelodidae
Genus
Cheirocerus
Water type
Freshwater
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