| Family: |
Gasteropelecidae (Freshwater hatchetfishes) |
| Max. size: |
3.53 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: lower Amazon River basin in Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Feeds on worms, crustaceans and insects. Aquarium specimens reach 6.0 cm TL (Ref. 7020). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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