Cheirocerus eques
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Cheirocerus eques, is a species of demersal catfish of the family Pimelodidae that is native to Amazon River basin of Brazil.[1]
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Cheirocerus eques | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Siluriformes |
Family: | Pimelodidae |
Genus: | Cheirocerus |
Species: | C. eques |
Binomial name | |
Cheirocerus eques Eigenmann, 1917 | |
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It grows to a length of 18.0 cm.[2] It inhabits fresh water rivers in rio Canoas and its tributaries in Santa Catarina, Brazil.[3]
It is clearly distinguished from other species with 17-21 gill rakers. It feeds primarily on benthic invertebrates.[4]