Grzimek Fish

v04_id167_con_candiru

Vandellia cirrhosa ; Trichomycteridae

Candiru (Vandellia cirrhosa) are parasitic catfishes that feed on blood from the gill cavities of larger fishes (top illustration). They are known to enter the urethra of humans urinating in water, possibly mistaking exiting urine for gill exhaust (bottom illustration).

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Identification
Vandellia cirrhosa (Candiru)
Trichomycteridae (Pencil or parasitic catfishes)
Contributors
Michigan Science Art
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Subjects
Subject Annotated
Subject Live Animal
Type Illustration
Life Stages and Gender adult/sexually mature
Behaviors feeding behaviors

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Last updated: 2005-34-22 / Generated: 2025-09-15 01:50

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