| Family: |
Fluviphylacidae (American lampeyes) |
| Max. size: |
1.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Lower Rio Negro, Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-6; Anal soft rays: 8-9; Vertebrae: 26-27. Numerous (6-12) dark bars on body sides of males. |
| Biology: |
Inhabits open areas with shallow muddy shores. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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