Trichomycterus alternatus

Trichomycterus alternatus

Eight Point One Centimeters Trichomycterid Fish of South American Waters

Tropical
Coastal
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Small
Tropical fish

Trichomycterus alternatus is a freshwater fish of South America. The species occupies freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 8.1 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Trichomycteridae
Genus: Trichomycterus
Maximum length: 8.1 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: coastal river basins in Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo, Brazil.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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