Steatogenys elegans (Steindachner, 1880) Barred knifefish |
Family: | Hypopomidae (Bluntnose knifefishes) | |||
Max. size: | 29.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 6.5; dH range: 12 | |||
Distribution: | South America: Guianas and the Amazon River basin. | |||
Diagnosis: | Anal soft rays: 110-196 | |||
Biology: | ||||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 September 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |