Rhamphichthys longior Triques, 1999
Trombetas knifefish

Family:  Rhamphichthyidae (Sand knifefishes)
Max. size:  80 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Paru Lake in the lower Amazon River basin, Brazil.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0. Body depth 7.3 to 7.6% of the anal fin length. Head length 10.8 to 11.1% of the anal fin length. No caudal fin (Ref. 35403).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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