Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae |
Max. size: |
6.25 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Brazil. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal soft rays: 20-25. Astyanax pardensis of the A. fasciatus complex differs from the rest of the species in the group by the number of precaudal vertebrae 6 (vs. 17); by the zig-zag shape of first portion of longitudinal band; differs from A. jequitinhonhae by the shape of the mandible which is rounded (vs. acuminate) (Ref. 126164). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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