Lebiasina colombia Ardila Rodríguez, 2008

Family:  Lebiasinidae (Pencilfishes), subfamily: Lebiasininae
Max. size:  16.3 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: upper part of Río Sinú, Colombia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Vertebrae: 37-37. This species is characterized by the following: D ii,8; A ii,9; pectoral 14; pelvic 8; lateral line scales 27-29; 37 vertebrae; dentary teeth 14-15 tricuspids, 29-34 conical teeth in inner row (Ref. 83638).
Biology:  Occurs in clear waters with boulders and sandy substrate. Associated fauna and flora include: Hoplias malabaricus (Moncholo), Brycon fowleri (Sabaleta); (Characidium fasciatum (Mazorca); Hemibrycon velox (Sardina); Inga densiflora (Guamo); Cecropia peltata (Guarumo); Alocasia macrorhiza (Bore); Carludovica palmata (Anacuma); and Calathea lutea (Bijao). Captured individuals with mature ova (Ref. 83638).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 October 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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