| Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae |
| Max. size: |
5.3 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 4 years |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.30000019073486; dH range: 12 |
| Distribution: |
South America: Rivers of Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and Amazon River basin. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Particularly abundant in coastal creeks and floodplains where it is supported by a certain salinity level. It is vulnerable to a trematode parasite which induces a characteristic cutaneous reaction. Reproduction in captivity has been successful (Ref. 12225). Maximum length questionable (Ref. 38376). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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