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Gasteropelecus maculatus Steindachner, 1879 Spotted hatchetfish |
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photo by
Galvis, G./Mojica, J.I./Camargo, M. |
| Family: | Gasteropelecidae (Freshwater hatchetfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 6.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7; dH range: 15 | |||
| Distribution: | Central and South America: eastern Panama through western Colombia. | |||
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| Biology: | Feeds on small crustaceans, larvae and mosquitoes (Ref. 26543). Aquarium specimens reach 9.0 cm TL (Ref. 1672). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 April 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||