Steindachnerina varii Géry, Planquette & Le Bail, 1991

Family:  Curimatidae (Toothless characins)
Max. size:  9.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: coastal rivers of northeastern South America between the Suriname and Oyapock rivers.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Appears to live in groups of a few individuals. Feeds on algae (Ref. 12225).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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