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photo by
Galvis, G./Mojica, J.I./Camargo, M.
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Family: |
Auchenipteridae (Driftwood catfishes), subfamily: Auchenipterinae |
Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Maracaibo River basin, Venezuela. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Diurnal species found in turbid and somewhat deep waters of rivers and swamps and marshes (Ref. 26543). Usually found amongst submerged tree trunks (Ref. 26543). Carnivore (Ref. 26543). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 January 2021 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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