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Nanocheirodon insignis (Steindachner, 1880) |
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photo by
Galvis, G./Mojica, J.I./Camargo, M. |
| Family: | Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Cheirodontinae | |||
| Max. size: | 2.88 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Maracaibo Lake and Magdalena River basin in Colombia. | |||
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| Biology: | Feeds on mosquito larvae (Ref. 26543). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 January 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||