| Family: |
Gymnotidae (Naked-back knifefishes), subfamily: Gymnotinae |
| Max. size: |
30 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins, and related areas in northern South America. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in swamps and creeks with moderate water flow and where the bottom is covered with vegetation or plant debris. Feeds on aquatic invertebrates, insect larvae and crustaceans. Relatively aggressive, it lives in small groups (Ref. 12225). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 29 August 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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