Microglanis iheringi Gomes, 1946 |
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Family: | Pseudopimelodidae (Bumblebee catfishes, dwarf marbled catfishes) | |||
Max. size: | 6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 12 | |||
Distribution: | South America: Turmero River basin, Venezuela. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits swift flowing waters over rock and gravel. Feeds on insects, mostly ants. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 December 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |