Cheirocerus abuelo, is a species of demersal catfish of the family Pimelodidae that is native to Lago Maracaibo basin of northwestern Venezuela.[1]
| Cheirocerus abuelo | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Pimelodidae |
| Genus: | Cheirocerus |
| Species: | C. abuelo |
| Binomial name | |
| Cheirocerus abuelo (Schultz, 1944) | |
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]