Family: |
Lebiasinidae (Pencilfishes), subfamily: Pyrrhulininae |
Max. size: |
3.6 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 0.4 g |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 7; dH range: 4 |
Distribution: |
South America: Peruvian, Bolivian, and Brazilian Amazon River basin, Negro River basin, and Guyana. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Feeds on worms, crustaceans and insects (Ref. 7020). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 September 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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