Nanocheirodon insignis
Nanocheirodon insignis (Steindachner, 1880)
photo by Galvis, G./Mojica, J.I./Camargo, M.


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Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Cheirodontinae
Max. size:  2.88 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Maracaibo Lake and Magdalena River basin in Colombia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Feeds on mosquito larvae (Ref. 26543).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 January 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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