Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stevardiinae |
5.67 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
pelagic; freshwater |
South America: Madre de Dios River basin. |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal soft rays: 11-18. The absence of a distinct, anteriorly-expanded, dark stripe on the ventral portions of the body immediately dorsal of the anterior branched anal-fin rays distinguishes Attonitus bounites from Attonitus irisae and Attonitus ephimeros (Ref 53400). |
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Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 21 April 2014 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Type locality: Departamento de Puno, Provincia Carabaya, Zona Reservada Tambopata Candamo, Río Candamo (13°24’S 70°01’W). |
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