Cheirocerus eques
Cheirocerus eques, is a species of demersal catfish of the family Pimelodidae that is native to Amazon River basin of Brazil.
It grows to a length of. It inhabits fresh water rivers in rio Canoas and its tributaries in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
It is clearly distinguished from other species with 17-21 gill rakers. It feeds primarily on benthic invertebrates.