| Family: |
Iguanodectidae ("Lizard bite tetras") |
| Max. size: |
12.4 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 20.1 g |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 25 |
| Distribution: |
South America: coastal streams of the Guiana Shield, Orinoco and Amazon River basins. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in rapidly flowing water with a rocky bottom. Like other taxa of the same genus, it is omnivorous and feeds on small fish. Is known to be quarrelsome (Ref. 12225). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 September 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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