Othonocheirodus eigenmanni Myers, 1927
photo by Galtier Delbosc, M.

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stevardiinae
Max. size:  4.7 cm (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Amazon River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 April 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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