Hyphessobrycon takasei Géry, 1964
Coffee-bean tetra
photo by Hoffmann, P. and M. Hoffmann

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  3.02 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Araguari and Oyapock River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  This small species exhibits a calm behavior. It was introduced in Germany in 1962 for the aquarium trade (Ref. 12225).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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