Heterocheirodon jacuiensis Malabarba & Bertaco, 1999

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Cheirodontinae
Max. size:  3.98 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Laguna dos Patos drainage.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in lentic waters over sandy bottom environments.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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