Oligosarcus jenynsii (Günther, 1864)
photo by Roselet, F.F.G.

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  31 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 330.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous
Distribution:  South America: streams, rivers and lagoons of coastal areas and interior plains of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil), Uruguay and Argentina.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in ponds. Feeds on fish (Ref. 79585).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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