Apteronotus caudimaculosus de Santana, 2003

Family:  Apteronotidae (Ghost knifefishes), subfamily: Apteronotinae
Max. size:  28.68 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Brazil.
Diagnosis:  Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 146-154. Two clear bands encircling the caudal peduncle; first caudal band with irregular dark spots throughout its development (Ref. 50581).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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