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Potamarius izabalensis Hubbs & Miller, 1960 |
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photo by
Sandra J. Raredon / Smithsonian Institution, NMNH, Div. of Fishes |
| Family: | Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae | |||
| Max. size: | 44 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Izabal Lake and possibly the Polochic River in Guatemala. | |||
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| Biology: | Males carry the eggs in their mouth (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | traumatogenic | |||