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Compsaraia compsa (Mago-Leccia, 1994) |
| Family: | Apteronotidae (Ghost knifefishes), subfamily: Apteronotinae | |||
| Max. size: | 33.9 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Orinoco, Meta, Apure and Negro River basins. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal soft rays: 164-190. Can be recognized by its elongated body and tail length(35-48% in length to end of anal fin); greatest body depth 10-12%; 5-7 rows of large scales above lateral line; pectoral rays ii, 13-14; anal rays 164-190. | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 July 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||