| Family: |
Lebiasinidae (Pencilfishes), subfamily: Pyrrhulininae |
| Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5 - 6; dH range: 5 - 12 |
| Distribution: |
South America: central and upper Amazon. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Feeds on worms, crustaceans and insects (Ref. 7020). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 September 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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