Cheirocerus eques
| Cheirocerus eques | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Pimelodidae |
| Genus: | Cheirocerus |
| Species: | C. eques
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| Binomial name | |
| Cheirocerus eques Eigenmann, 1917
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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.[2]
It grows to a length of 18 cm (7.1 in).[3] It inhabits fresh water rivers in rio Canoas and its tributaries in Santa Catarina, Brazil.[4]
It is clearly distinguished from other species with 17-21 gill rakers. It feeds primarily on benthic invertebrates.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Salvador, G.N. (2023). "Cheirocerus eques". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T49829819A159171119. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T49829819A159171119.en. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
- ^ "Cat-eLog Pimelodidae - Cheirocerus eques". Planet Catfish. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Cheirocerus eques". FishBase. June 2020 version.
- ^ "Cheirocerus eques Eigenmann, 1917". suedamerikafans.de. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
- ^ "Cheirocerus eques Eigenmann, 1917 info". ScotCat. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
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