Biology:Cheirocerus abuelo

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Cheirocerus abuelo
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Pimelodidae
Genus: Cheirocerus
Species:
C. abuelo
Binomial name
Cheirocerus abuelo
(Schultz, 1944)

Cheirocerus abuelo, is a species of demersal catfish of the family Pimelodidae that is native to Lago Maracaibo basin of northwestern Venezuela.[1]

It grows to a length of 20.0 cm.[2] It inhabits fresh water rivers in Río de los Pajaros, río Agua Caliente, río Negro, río Apón, río Socuy and Lago Maracaibo.[3]

It is clearly distinguished from other species with 30-33 gill rakers. It feeds primarily on benthic invertebrates.[4]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q5558724 entry