Andromakhe saguazu (Casciotta, Almirón & Azpelicueta, 2003)

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  9.23 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Arroyos Once Vueltas and Shangay of the Río Uruguay in Argentina.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal soft rays: -35; Vertebrae: 31-33. Maxillary teeth two or three; third or fourth tooth of outer premaxillary series inserted posteriorly to the rest; large eye 41-45% HL; first anal fin ray inserted anterior to last dorsal fin ray; anal fin rays iv-vi, 25-29; and perforated scales in lateral line series 37-39 (Ref. 52391).
Biology:  Inhabits streams with sandy-rocky bottom, riffles, small falls and pools (Ref. 52391).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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