| Iguanodectidae ("Lizard bite tetras") |
| 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 7.5; dH range: 20 |
| South America: coastal streams of the Guiana Shield. |
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| Swims incessantly. Common and ubiquitous but is more frequently encountered at low tide in creeks with swift-flowing waters. Feeds on plants and various invertebrates (Ref. 12225). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 September 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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