Cheirocerus goeldii, is a species of demersal catfish of the family Pimelodidae that is native to Purus River basin and Das Velhas River basin of Brazil and Peru.[1][2]
| Cheirocerus goeldii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Pimelodidae |
| Genus: | Cheirocerus |
| Species: | C. goeldii |
| Binomial name | |
| Cheirocerus goeldii (Steindachner, 1908) | |
| Synonyms | |
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It grows to a length of 15.2 cm.[3]
It is clearly distinguished from other species with 23-27 gill rakers.[4]