Family: |
Iguanodectidae ("Lizard bite tetras") |
Max. size: |
13.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.59999990463257 - 6.80000019073486; dH range: 10 |
Distribution: |
South America: coastal streams of the Guiana Shield. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Does not appear to prefer a particular biotope. Lives in groups and feeds on insects. Its need for space makes it difficult to maintain in the aquarium (Ref. 12225). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 September 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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