Basilichthys semotilus
Basilichthys semotilus (Cope, 1874)


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Family:  Atherinopsidae (Neotropical silversides), subfamily: Atherinopsinae
Max. size:  3.2 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: rivers on Pacific slope of Peruvian Andes, from Río Reque, Lambayegue to Río Sàmà, Tacna, Peru.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs above 2000 m (Ref. 27834).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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