Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Characinae |
Max. size: |
1.52 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Upper Negro and Orinoco River basins. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal soft rays: 19-24; Vertebrae: 32-34. About 12 or 13 scale rows around narrowest portion of caudal peduncle. |
Biology: |
Inhabits still waters of shaded rain forest streams (Ref. 28825). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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