Sternopygus macrurus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)

FIRST RECORD FOR THE MITARAKA. — This study.

OCCURENCES. — S8, S9, S10, S11.

SPECIMENS IN COLLECTION. — 2 MNHN (MNHN-IC-2018-0513,

MNHN-IC-2018-0514); 1 Hydreco.

DISTRIBUTION IN FRENCH GUIANA. — Widespread.

ECOLOGY. — Observed in both Alama mainstream and tributaries. This nocturnal species hides in the undercut banks and in submersed tree roots during the day. Captured using rotenone.

SPECIES CODE. — SMAC.