| Family: |
Apteronotidae (Ghost knifefishes), subfamily: Apteronotinae |
| Max. size: |
22.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Specimens were collected above and below a waterfall along the Rio Mucajaí. The river in that region was characterized by steep banks and with dense forest along the shore; large amounts of aquatic plans of the family Podostemonacease were present in the area, the water acidic (pH 5.8) and well oxygenated (91% saturation) (Ref. 84053). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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