Chasmocranus bleekeri (Boeseman, 1953)
Chasmocranus bleekeri
photo by Brosse, S.

Family:  Heptapteridae (Three-barbeled catfishes)
Max. size:  15.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Marowijne/Maroni River basin and from Amapá, Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Rare. Biology unknown. Appears to be related to the upstream part of rivers and little forest creeks (Ref. 35381).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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