Family: |
Auchenipteridae (Driftwood catfishes), subfamily: Auchenipterinae |
Max. size: |
5.86 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Amazon River. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-5; Anal soft rays: 19-21. Pelvic and pectoral fins densely covered with dark pigment, at least along anterior rays, in contrast to the hyaline fins of its congeners (Ref. 54767).
Description: Fin ray counts: D II,5; P I,8; V i,5; A iv,15 or iv,17 (Ref. 54767). |
Biology: |
Nothing is known about diet or feeding habits of this species (Ref. 57707). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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