| Heptapteridae (Three-barbeled catfishes) |
| 3.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
|
demersal; freshwater |
| South America: Orinoco and Negro River basins. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-6; Anal soft rays: 15-18 |
| Inhabits small, heavily forested black-water streams with large leaf-litter deposits. Feeds on small invertebrates. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 August 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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