| Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae |
| Max. size: |
7.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 |
| Distribution: |
South America: Paraguay and Guaporé River basins to Argentina (Ref. 9086). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in the middle and upper water layers. Feeds on worms, small crustaceans and insects (Ref. 7020). Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51150). |
| 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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