Hyphessobrycon peruvianus Ladiges, 1938
Peruvian tetra
Tetra peruano,  Mojarita
Hyphessobrycon peruvianus
photo by Hoffmann, P. and M. Hoffmann

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  3.86 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7; dH range: 5 - 10
Distribution:  South America: Upper Amazon River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 April 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Found in the upper Amazon River basin (Ref. 38376). Occurs in tributaries around Iquitos and in Nanay River. Exported as an aquarium fish (Ref. 9235). Also Ref. 598.


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