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| Scientific Name | Nannostomus anduzei Fernandez & Weitzman, 1987 |
| Common Names | Miniature Pencilfish Anduze Zwergziersalmler (Germany), Anduzi's Pencilfish |
| Type Locality | Laguna Provincial, about 20 kilometers north of Puerto Ayacucho, about 5°50'N, 67°30'W, Depto. de Ature, Amazonas, Venezuela. |
| Pronunciation | nan oss tow muss. |
| Etymology | Latin, nannus = small + Greek, stoma = mouth. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 16mm or 0.6" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Sexing | Females, when in good condition, have a fuller body. Males tend to have brighter colours, typically a lot more red in the colouration. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America: Upper Orinoco and Ereré River, a tributary of the Negro River. Orinoco, Upper Orinoco (click on these areas to find other species found there) Amazon, Middle Amazon (Solimoes), Negro, Ereré (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map. |
| IUCN Red List Category | Least Concern , range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Suggested Tankmates | Avoid boisterous tankmates, this is a small slow moving species that shoals. |
| Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
| Further Information | |
| Reference | Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington v. 100 (no. 1), pp 165, Figs. 1-7 |
| Registered Keepers | There is no registered keeper. |
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| Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There is no record of this fish being seen. |
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| LFS label creator ARN ref:4.43.459.5153 | |
| Last Update | 2025 Jan 01 12:51 (species record created: 2013 Jun 14 16:04) |