Family: |
Gasteropelecidae (Freshwater hatchetfishes) |
Max. size: |
6.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.5; dH range: 15 |
Distribution: |
South America: Amazon River basin. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Aquarium specimens reach 9.0 cm TL (Ref. 1672). Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; may jump out of the aquarium; minimum aquarium size 100 cm (Ref. 51539). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 August 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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