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Pimelodella gracilis (Valenciennes, 1835) Graceful pimelodella |
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photo by
Holm, E. |
| Family: | Heptapteridae (Three-barbeled catfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.80000019073486; dH range: 5 - 20 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Orinoco, Amazon and La Plata basins. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-6; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 14-15 | |||
| Biology: | Mainly active at dusk. In captivity, it feeds on worms and insects (Ref. 7020). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||