Trichomycterus megantoni

Trichomycterus megantoni

Trichomycterid Fish Reaching Ten Point One Centimeters

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Small
Tropical fish

Trichomycterus megantoni is a freshwater fish found around Trichomycterus megantoni has been collected at several localities. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 10.1 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Trichomycteridae
Genus: Trichomycterus
Maximum length: 10.1 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Trichomycterus megantoni has been collected at several localities from southeastern Perú at the Santuario Nacional Machiguenga Megantoni: Quebrada Earoto, elevation 2,100 m, Quebrada Matzonzori, elevation 2,200 m, Quebrada Patiti, elevation 2,200 m, and Quebrada Morro Leguia, km 135, in Paucartambo, Cusco. The region is characterized by torrential hydrological conditions associated with abundant summer rains between January and March and by a dry season between May and November (Ref. 58750 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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