Family: |
Lebiasinidae (Pencilfishes), subfamily: Lebiasininae |
Max. size: |
16 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Mérida and Catatumbo river basins in Venezuela and Colombia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
May live in areas with very low concentrations of dissolved oxygen (Ref. 26543). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 January 2021 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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