| Family: |
Hypopomidae (Bluntnose knifefishes) |
| Max. size: |
17.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Central and South America: Magdalena, Atrato, Catatumbo and Pacific slope rivers. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Frequently found in shallow and calm streams or brooks, abundant in vegetation (Ref. 26543) between 1 and 60 m elevation. Feeds on aquatic insects, especially diptera (Ref. 36880). Hides during the day (Ref. 26543). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 October 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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