Family: |
Gymnotidae (Naked-back knifefishes), subfamily: Gymnotinae |
Max. size: |
12.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Tapajós River basin in Brazil. |
Diagnosis: |
Anal soft rays: 194-211. Branched anal-fin rays posterior to ray 18 or 19 with an additional bifurcation at posterior branch; small to moderate irregular or rounded dark blotches scattered over a brownish to gray background found on the anterior half of body, with alternate transverse dark and light bands mainly extending through posterior third of body length (Ref. 42925). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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