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. |
Diagnosis: |
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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)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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