Lebiasina bimaculata
Lebiasina bimaculata Valenciennes, 1847
Twospot lebiasina
photo by Nugra Salazar, F.


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Family:  Lebiasinidae (Pencilfishes), subfamily: Lebiasininae
Max. size:  16 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.19999980926514 - 7.5; dH range: 25
Distribution:  South America: Ecuador and Peru west of the Andes; also Marañon River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Used as a mosquito control (Ref. 26543).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 September 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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