| Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Aphyocharacinae |
| Max. size: |
5.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 30 |
| Distribution: |
South America: Paraná River basin. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults swim mainly in the upper and middle water layers. Feed on worms, small insects and crustaceans (Ref. 5723). Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51150). Mature males always with gill glands and hooks in the anal fin ray (Ref. 58431). |
| 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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