Nannostomus marginatus Eigenmann, 1909
photo by Hoffmann, P. and M. Hoffmann

Family:  Lebiasinidae (Pencilfishes), subfamily: Pyrrhulininae
Max. size:  3.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.80000019073486 - 7.5; dH range: 15
Distribution:  South America: Lower to middle Amazon River, Colombia east of the Andes, Guyana, Peru east of the Andes, Suriname and Venezuela east of the Andes.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 September 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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