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Iguanodectidae
Iguanodectes rachovii
Iguanodectes rachovii
- Tropical
- Coastal
- Southern Hemisphere
- Regional distribution
- Freshwater fish
- South America
- Small
- Tropical fish
Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
SmallIguanodectes rachovii is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Iguanodectidae. This species is found in the rivers of the Amazon basin. It largely consumes insects, though it will eat plants if given the opportunity, and has a peaceful disposition, able to live alongside various other species.
- Class
- Teleosts
- Order
- Characins
- Family
- Iguanodectidae
- Genus
- Iguanodectes
- Maximum length
- 6.2 cm
- Water
- Freshwater
- Distribution
- South America: Amazon River from Manaus to Belém, and coastal rivers close to Belém (north and south of the mouth of the Amazon River, including the Capim River) in Brazil.
- Conservation status
- LCLeast Concern
Class
Order
Family
Conservation status
