| Lebiasinidae (Pencilfishes), subfamily: Lebiasininae |
| 16.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
| South America: upper part of Río Sinú, Colombia. |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Vertebrae: 37-37. This species is characterized by the following: D ii,8; A ii,9; pectoral 14; pelvic 8; lateral line scales 27-29; 37 vertebrae; dentary teeth 14-15 tricuspids, 29-34 conical teeth in inner row (Ref. 83638). |
| Occurs in clear waters with boulders and sandy substrate. Associated fauna and flora include: Hoplias malabaricus (Moncholo), Brycon fowleri (Sabaleta); (Characidium fasciatum (Mazorca); Hemibrycon velox (Sardina); Inga densiflora (Guamo); Cecropia peltata (Guarumo); Alocasia macrorhiza (Bore); Carludovica palmata (Anacuma); and Calathea lutea (Bijao). Captured individuals with mature ova (Ref. 83638). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 October 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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