Theromyzon propinquum

External morphology

Four pairs of eyespots. Gonopores separated by three annuli. When alive, dorsum with olive green chromatophores and numerous irregular patches of orange pigment that appear to mostly follow four longitudinal rows repeating in each somite. Caudal sucker very clear with scattered olive green chromatophores and marginal arc of orange pigmented spots.

Habitat & range

Habitat

Freshwater

Region

South America

Recorded from

Chile, Argentina, Peru