| Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae |
| Max. size: |
12 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.19999980926514; dH range: 8 - 20 |
| Distribution: |
South America: Guianas coastal rivers and the Amazon River basin. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Abundant and very ubiquitous; found throughout the length of rivers (Ref. 12225). Prefers slow moving waters of small creeks where the substrate can be very variable (sand, rocks, plant debris) (Ref. 12225). |
| 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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