Hemigrammus neptunus Zarske & Géry, 2002
Hemigrammus neptunus
photo by Hoffmann, P. and M. Hoffmann

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  3.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.90000009536743
Distribution:  South America: Amazon River basin in Bolivia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Known from black-water rivers, but may also occur elsewhere.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 October 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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