Gymnotus cylindricus
Gymnotus cylindricus La Monte, 1935
photo by Molina, A.


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Family:  Gymnotidae (Naked-back knifefishes), subfamily: Gymnotinae
Max. size:  23.893 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Central America: Motagua River basin, Guatemala.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 October 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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