Thayeria obliqua Eigenmann, 1908
Penguinfish
photo by Hoffmann, P. and M. Hoffmann

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  7.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: middle Amazon, middle Tocantins and Guaporé River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum length reported to reach 8 cm TL (Ref. 1672). Oviparous (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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