Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae |
Max. size: |
3.32 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: lower rio Xingu, Brazil. |
Diagnosis: |
Distinguished from its congeners by having a broad longitudinal, midlateral dark stripe that extends from the snout to the caudal peduncle (Ref. 55826) |
Biology: |
A rheophilic species which inhabits shadowed, rocky shelters on rapids (Ref. 55826). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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