Cheirocerus abuelo, is a species of demersal catfish of the family Pimelodidae that is native to Lago Maracaibo basin of northwestern Venezuela.

[1] It grows to a length of 20.0 cm.

[3] It is clearly distinguished from other species with 30-33 gill rakers.

It feeds primarily on benthic invertebrates.

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