Definition of Trichomycterids. Meaning of Trichomycterids. Synonyms of Trichomycterids

- these fish have no adipose fin, and some also lack pelvic fins. Many trichomycterids are small enough to be considered "miniaturized" (do not exceed 2.6 cm...
-   Extinct in the wild (EW): 6 species   Critically endangered (CR): 455 species   Endangered (EN): 643 species   Vulnerable (VU): 1,245 species   Near...
-   Extinct in the wild (EW): 6 species   Critically endangered (CR): 455 species   Endangered (EN): 643 species   Vulnerable (VU): 1,245 species   Near...
- the first comprehensive treatment of phylogenetic relationships of trichomycterid catfish. Relationships among Vandelliinae were strongly supported, and...
- digesta to the ****. Unlike other catfish such as loricariids or trichomycterids that may breathe air only under hypoxic conditions, callichthyids breathe...
- of fat tissue on the posterior part of the back and head. No other trichomycterid has comparable organization of adipose tissue. This species is listed...
- differentiation and degree of calcification to that observed in larger trichomycterids. All four of these genera are currently monophyletic. Glanapterygine...
- air bubbles afterwards; such accessory air breathing is common in trichomycterids and loricarioids. Individuals carrying air will swim with their bodies...
- differentiation and degree of calcification to that observed in larger trichomycterids. T. guacamaya is distinguished from all congeners by the presence of...
- translucent body in life. The three pairs of barbels present in other trichomycterids are also present in these fish, though nasal barbels tend to be reduced...