Red pencilfish
📖 Overview
Red pencilfish (Nannostomus mortenthaleri), first described by Paepke & Arendt, 2001 is a tiny fish in the family Lebiasinidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 2.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Critically Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Red pencilfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Red pencilfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Peru.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | red pencil · Red pencilfish |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | pez lápiz |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nannostomus marginatus mortenthaleri | Paepke & Arendt | 2001 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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