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Basilichthys archaeus (Cope, 1878) |
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photo by
Villalba, D.O. |
| Family: | Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Atherinopsinae | |||
| Max. size: | 11.61 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 19.4 g | |||
| Environment: | pelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Peruvian Andes. | |||
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| Biology: | Above 2,000 m elevation. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 July 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||