| Family: |
Gymnotidae (Naked-back knifefishes), subfamily: Gymnotinae |
| Max. size: |
31.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins, and related areas in northern South America. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal soft rays: 227-303; Vertebrae: 79-80. Numerous dark oblique bands on body (23-51, usually over 30), alternating with pale bands. Distance between tip of pectoral fin and origin of anal fin more than one pectoral fin length (rare, even). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 August 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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