Aphyocharax alburnus (Günther, 1869)
Goldencrown tetra
photo by Landines, M./ Ana Sanabria

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Aphyocharacinae
Max. size:  8 cm (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 7.5; dH range: 20
Distribution:  South America: Amazon River basin (Ref. 38382). Reported from Argentina (Ref. 9086).
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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