Gymnotus cataniapo Mago-Leccia, 1994
Gymnotus cataniapo
photo by JJPhoto

Family:  Gymnotidae (Naked-back knifefishes), subfamily: Gymnotinae
Max. size:  31.6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins, and related areas in northern South America.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal soft rays: 227-303; Vertebrae: 79-80. Numerous dark oblique bands on body (23-51, usually over 30), alternating with pale bands. Distance between tip of pectoral fin and origin of anal fin more than one pectoral fin length (rare, even).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 August 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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