Physopyxis ananas Sousa & Rapp Py-Daniel, 2005

Family:  Doradidae (Thorny catfishes), subfamily: Astrodoradinae
Max. size:  2.202 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: throughout the lowlands in the entire Amazon (including rio Negro) and rio Essequibo basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits shallow waters where organic debris accumulates, such as submerged litter banks (Ref. 56903).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 August 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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