Trichomycterus guaraquessaba Wosiacki, 2005
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 Family:  Trichomycteridae (Pencil or parasitic catfishes), subfamily: Trichomycterinae
 Max. size:  9.15 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal
 Distribution:  South America: Rio Bracinho in ParanĂ¡, Brazil.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-8; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 5-5
 Biology:  Inhabits river with clear water, falls, rapids and moderate current flowing over the rocky beds, intercalated with pools (Ref. 56678). Occurs in association with stones and plant debris on the bottom (Ref. 56678).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 26.04.06

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