Cheirocerus eques, is a species of demersal catfish of the family Pimelodidae that is native to Amazon River basin of Brazil.[1]
| Cheirocerus eques | |
|---|---|
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 | |
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]