|
Brachyhypopomus occidentalis (Regan, 1914) |
|
|
photo by
Galvis, G./Mojica, J.I./Camargo, M. |
| Family: | Hypopomidae (Bluntnose knifefishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 17.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Central and South America: Magdalena, Atrato, Catatumbo and Pacific slope rivers. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Frequently found in shallow and calm streams or brooks, abundant in vegetation (Ref. 26543) between 1 and 60 m elevation. Feeds on aquatic insects, especially diptera (Ref. 36880). Hides during the day (Ref. 26543). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 October 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||