Parastegophilus is a genus of pencil catfishes native to South America.
There are currently two recognized species in this genus:[1]
P. maculatus originates from the lower Paraná and Uruguay River basins in Argentina while P. paulensis is from the upper Paraná River basin in Brazil.[2] Parastegophilus species grow to about 5.4–6.0 centimetres (2.1–2.4 inches) in length.[3][4] P. maculatus enters the gill chamber of the catfish Luciopimelodus pati and feeds on the gills.[3]
Parastegophilus is a genus of pencil catfishes native to South America.
