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Steatogenys elegans (Steindachner, 1880) Barred knifefish |
| Family: | Hypopomidae (Bluntnose knifefishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 29.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 6.5; dH range: 12 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Guianas and the Amazon River basin. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Anal soft rays: 110-196 | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 September 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||