| Family: |
Rhamphichthyidae (Sand knifefishes) |
| Max. size: |
100 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: coastal rivers of northeastern South America. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Was captured with a trammel net in the main tributaries of the river during the dry season. Its food consists of benthic aquatic invertebrates (Ref. 12225). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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