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Scientific Name Nannostomus harrisoni  (Eigenmann, 1909)
Common Name Goldband-Ziersalmler (Germany)
Type Locality Canal at Christianburg, Guyana.
Pronunciation nan oss tow muss.
Etymology Latin, nannus = small + Greek, stoma = mouth. 
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Size 45mm or 1.8" 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.
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Distribution South America: Demerara River basin, Guyana.
Guyana Waters, Coastal Rivers of Guyanas, Demerara (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category Least Concern, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020.
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Suggested Tankmates Avoid boisterous tankmates, this is a small slow moving species that shoals.
Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference Annals of the Carnegie Museum v. 6 (no. 1), pp 43.
Registered Keepers There is no registered keeper.
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Last Update 2014 Sep 04 06:34 (species record created: 2013 Sep 07 21:54)