Gymnotus sylvius Albert & Fernandes-Matioli, 1999
Gymnotus sylvius
photo by Sazima, I.

Family:  Gymnotidae (Naked-back knifefishes), subfamily: Gymnotinae
Max. size:  42 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Ribeira de Iguape, ParaĆ­ba do Sul, and Pardo River basins in Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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