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    Scientific NameNannostomus nitidus    Weitzman, 1978
    Common NamesShining Pencilfish
    Schöner Ziersalmler (Germany)
    Type LocalityIgarapé Candiru-Mirim, Rio Capim, Pará, Brazil.
    Synonym(s)
    Pronunciationnan oss tow muss.
    EtymologyLatin, nannus = small + Greek, stoma = mouth. 
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    Size35mm or 1.4" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
    SexingFemales, when in good condition, have a fuller body. Males tend to have brighter colours, typically a lot more red in the colouration.

    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
    Amazon, Lower Amazon, Guamá, Capim (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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    IUCN Red List Category
    Least Concern
    , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2018.
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    Suggested TankmatesAvoid boisterous tankmates, this is a small slow moving species that shoals.
    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceSmithsonian Contributions to Zoology No. 263, pp 3, Figs. 1-2
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    Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)