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Gymnotus omarorum Richer-de-Forges, Crampton & Albert, 2009 |
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photo by
Albert, J.S. |
| Family: | Gymnotidae (Naked-back knifefishes), subfamily: Gymnotinae | |||
| Max. size: | 28.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Uruguay. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in submerged stems and roots of aquatic vegetation in lakes and small streams. Its type locality has the following water parameters: electrical conductivity 170-190 µS/cm, pH 7.6-7.8, temperature 23-28°C. Possibly with paternal brood care (Ref. 82430).. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 August 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||