Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae |
Max. size: |
13.58 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: widespread in Iguaçu basin, Brazil. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal soft rays: 16-21. This species is distinguished from all its congeners from the Iguaçu basin by the following set of characters: infraorbital 3 not in contact with pre-opercle, leaving a naked area corresponding to approximately 1/5-1/4 the height of infraorbital 3; premaxillary external series with 2-5, usually 4 tricuspid teeth; non-symphysal teeth in premaxillary internal series with 5 cusps forming an arch in ventral view; maxillary with 0-3, usually 1 tooth; faint, narrow and elongate vertical humeral bar present (Ref. 85756). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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