Nannostomus nitidus Weitzman, 1978
Shining pencilfish
Nannostomus nitidus
photo by Hoffmann, P. and M. Hoffmann

Family:  Lebiasinidae (Pencilfishes), subfamily: Pyrrhulininae
Max. size:  3.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Capim River basin in Pará, Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Museum: Igarapé Candiru-Mirim, Rio Capim, Pará, MZUSP 12920 (holotype of N. nitidus, 3.47 cm SL, male) (Ref. 27925).


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