| Family: |
Fluviphylacidae (American lampeyes) |
| Max. size: |
2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
South America: Amazon River basin. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-7; Anal soft rays: 8-10; Vertebrae: 26-27. Elongate pelvic and anal fins of males; the tip of pelvic fin surpasses the end of anal-fin base and the tip of the anal fin, which is uniquely pointed, reaches to a vertical posterior to dorsal-fin base. |
| Biology: |
Not a seasonal killifish (Ref. 27139). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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