Jupiaba keithi
Jupiaba keithi (Géry, Planquette & Le Bail, 1996)
Jupiaba keithi
photo by Brosse, S.

Family:  Acestrorhamphidae (American tetras), subfamily: Jupiabinae
Max. size:  10 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: French Guiana.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Abundant in the upper reaches of rivers. Frequently occurs in counter current zones or in calm zones of cascades and creeks with sandy bottoms (Ref. 12225).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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