Creagrutus hildebrandi
Creagrutus hildebrandi Schultz, 1944
photo by Galvis, G./Mojica, J.I./Camargo, M.


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Family:  Stevardiidae (Stevardiids), subfamily: Creagrutinae
Max. size:  6.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Maracaibo Lake basin and Gulf of Venezuela.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in well oxygenated, fast flowing waters (Ref. 26543). Not encountered above an elevation of 1,000 m (Ref. 26543). Omnivore, feeding on benthic invertebrates and small seeds (Ref. 26543).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 January 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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