Saccoderma melanostigma Schultz, 1944 |
photo by
Galvis, G./Mojica, J.I./Camargo, M. |
Family: | Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Cheirodontinae | |||
Max. size: | 2.67 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7; dH range: 2 - 8 | |||
Distribution: | South America: Maracaibo Lake basin in Venezuela. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Inhabits small shady streams (Ref. 26543). Feeds on mosquito larvae (Ref. 26543). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 January 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |