Copella nigrofasciata (Meinken, 1952)
Copella nigrofasciata
photo by Hoffmann, P. and M. Hoffmann

Family:  Lebiasinidae (Pencilfishes), subfamily: Pyrrhulininae
Max. size:  4.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7; dH range: 8
Distribution:  South America: upper Amazon River basin, from Manaus and into the Ucayali River.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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