| Family: |
Pseudopimelodidae (Bumblebee catfishes, dwarf marbled catfishes) |
| Max. size: |
4.36 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Argentina. |
| Diagnosis: |
It is distinguished by a thin dark stripe along the middle of the trunk from dorsal-fin origin to end of adipose fin, the absence of a pale area in the nuchal region, and having short serrae on anterior margin of pectoral-fin spine. |
| Biology: |
It is found in river basins with slow water flow and muddy sandy bottoms. The largest speciment observed was 4.4 cm, standard length, in Argentina. Maximum depth was approximately 0.4 m at the type locality. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 16 December 2020 (B1ab(iii); D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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