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.

[2] It inhabits fresh water rivers in rio Canoas and its tributaries in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

[3] It is clearly distinguished from other species with 17-21 gill rakers.

It feeds primarily on benthic invertebrates.