| Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae |
| Max. size: |
12 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Orinoco River basin and coastal drainages in the Guianas. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
A gregarious species which frequently occurs in small creeks with sandy bottoms or in canals with silty bottoms (Ref. 12225). Occurs in all types of habitats (Ref. 27188). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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