Triportheus paranensis (Günther, 1874)
Tetra
photo by Aguilera, G.

Family:  Triportheidae (Hatchet characins), subfamily: Triportheinae
Max. size:  19 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: La Plata and Paraná-Paraguay River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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