| 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. |
| Diagnosis: |
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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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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