Cheirocerus abuelo, is a species of demersal catfish of the family Pimelodidae that is native to Lago Maracaibo basin of northwestern Venezuela.
It grows to a length of It inhabits fresh water rivers in RÃÂo de los Pajaros, rÃÂo Agua Caliente, rÃÂo Negro, rÃÂo Apón, rÃÂo Socuy and Lago Maracaibo.
It is clearly distinguished from other species with 30-33 gill rakers. It feeds primarily on benthic invertebrates.