Astyanax lineatus (Perugia, 1891)
photo by Petersen, P.

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  12 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: La Plata River drainage.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in lentic environment (Ref. 11229).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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