The Cali pencil catfish (Trichomycterus caliensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Trichomycteridae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
The Cali pencil catfish is a pencil catfish (Trichomycteridae) from fast-flowing fresh water of the Andes of Colombia. The species grows to about 10 cm and has a slender, elongate, almost transparent to brownish body with small barbels and spinelets on the gill cover. As a bottom-dweller it wriggles among gravel and stones and snaps at insect larvae and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Cali pencil catfish?
The Cali pencil catfish has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Cali pencil catfish live?
The Cali pencil catfish lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Cali pencil catfish get?
The Cali pencil catfish grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Cali pencil catfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Cali pencil catfish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Trichomycterus
More from the family Trichomycteridae
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