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Genus Family: Trichomycteridae

Plectrochilus

Species
3
Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
-
Max Lifespan
-
Avg Trophic
4.07
Threatened
-

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Family
Trichomycteridae
Genus
Plectrochilus

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
3

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
DD
Least Concern 2
Data Deficient 1

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Brazil
1 spp.
Peru
1 spp.
Indonesia
1 spp.