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Microglanis iheringi
Microglanis iheringi Gomes, 1946
Microglanis iheringi
photo by JJPhoto

Family:  Pseudopimelodidae (Bumblebee catfishes, dwarf marbled catfishes), subfamily: Batrochoglaninae
Max. size:  6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 12
Distribution:  South America: Turmero River basin, Venezuela.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits swift flowing waters over rock and gravel. Feeds on insects, mostly ants.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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