| Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae |
| Max. size: |
8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7; dH range: 4 |
| Distribution: |
South America: Amazon, Orinoco, La Plata, Approuague, Maroni and Mana River basins. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Can jump out of the water to escape predators. Feeds on small crustaceans; otherwise omnivore. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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