Nannostomus marginatus Eigenmann, 1909

Dwarf pencilfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Characiformes \| Lebiasinidae \| Pyrrhulininae
Synonyms	Nannostomus marginatus picturatus, ... more
Common names	Sardina, Drobnoustek obrzezony, Dværg-prydkarpelaks, ... more

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Main reference

Weitzman, M. and S.H. Weitzman. 2003. (Ref. 37104)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 3.5 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 37104)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.8 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 15

Climate / Range

Tropical; 24°C - 26°C (Ref. 13371)

South America: Lower to middle Amazon River, Colombia east of the Andes, Guyana, Peru east of the Andes, Suriname and Venezuela east of the Andes.
Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences | Introductions

Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Torres, Armi G.

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