Cheirocerus eques, is a species of demersal catfish of the family Pimelodidae that is native to Amazon River basin of Brazil.[1]
It grows to a length of 18.0 cm. It inhabits fresh water rivers in rio Canoas and its tributaries in Santa Catarina, Brazil.[2]
It is clearly distinguished from other species with 17-21 gill rakers. It feeds primarily on benthic invertebrates.[3]