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The Festa's lebiasinid (Piabucina festae) is a freshwater fish of the family Lebiasinidae that grows up to 14 cm.
Description
Festa's lebiasinid is a small characiform from northwestern South America, in drainages of Ecuador and surroundings. The species grows to about 14 cm and has an elongate, silvery body with a dark longitudinal stripe. It can gulp air with its swim bladder and so tolerate oxygen-poor water in swamps and sluggish streams. It eats insects, small invertebrates and plant matter. The fish is harmless to humans and is assessed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Festa's lebiasinid?
The Festa's lebiasinid has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Can gulp air with the swim bladder; tolerates oxygen-poor water
Where does the Festa's lebiasinid live?
The Festa's lebiasinid lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Northwestern South America
How big does the Festa's lebiasinid get?
The Festa's lebiasinid grows to a maximum of about 14 cm.
Is the Festa's lebiasinid dangerous to humans?
No, the Festa's lebiasinid is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Festa's lebiasinid edible?
The Festa's lebiasinid is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Piabucina
More from the family Lebiasinidae
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