Trichomycterus maracaiboensis

Trichomycterus maracaiboensis

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

Trichomycterus maracaiboensis is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Trichomycteridae, the pencil and parasitic catfishes. This catfish is endemic to Venezuela, where it occurs in the San Juan river, a tributary to the Motatán river in the Lake Maracaibo basin.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Trichomycteridae
Genus: Trichomycterus
Maximum length: 4.4 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: San Juan River, tributary to Motatán River, Lake Maracaibo basin in Venezuela.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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