Copella metae (Eigenmann, 1914)
Copella metae
photo by Landines, M.

Family:  Lebiasinidae (Pencilfishes), subfamily: Pyrrhulininae
Max. size:  3.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.80000019073486 - 7.5; dH range: 25
Distribution:  South America: upper Orinoco and upper Negro River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in weedy river bays.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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