Brycon insignis Steindachner, 1877
Tiete tetra
Brycon insignis
photo by Ueberschär, B.

Family:  Bryconidae ("Brycon characins"), subfamily: Bryconinae
Max. size:  36.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Paraíba do Sul River basin in Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 (B2ab(iii,iv)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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