Family: |
Auchenipteridae (Driftwood catfishes), subfamily: Centromochlinae |
Max. size: |
7.65 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Coppename River basin, Suriname. |
Diagnosis: |
Body with small, dark, circular spots. First nuchal plate absent. Male with modified anal fin, the last two branched rays rudimentary. Maxilla 135-145% of palatine length; premaxillae in contact with each other at rostral border of upper jaw; no fleshy flange present in between. Presence of mental barbels (Ref. 39641). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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