Astyanax sincora Burger, Carvalho & Zanata, 2019

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  6.15 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 0 - 1 m
Distribution:  South America: Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in creeks with muddy, stony or sandy substrates, surrounded by grass and coffee plantations (Ref. 120347).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Type locality of Astyanax sincora from Bahia State, Chapada Diamantina, Mucugê, Fazenda Tremedal, córrego Tremedal, tributary of rio Paraguaçu; MZUSP 120747 (Ref. 120347).


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