| Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae |
| Max. size: |
4.86 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Colombia. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species is distinguished by the following characters: coloration - a vertically elongated humeral spot, a vermilion longitudinal band which runs from operculum along the body up to the dorsal part of the caudal peduncle and to the rays of caudal fin, an elongated caudal spot which is asymmetrically on the lower part of the caudal peduncle and the basis of caudal fin sometimes up to the tips of the fin rays; pored lateral line scales 10-15, relatively long; scales in longitudinal row 34-36; scales transversal before dorsal fin 6/1/3½ to 4; A iii- iv, 19-21; maxillary teeth 1-4; (x=2,32); body depth 2,91 (2,70-3,26) times in standard length; head length 3,99 (3,58 to 4,61) times in standard length; dorsal fin begins before midbody (Ref. 101436). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 13 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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