Bryconidae ("Brycon characins"), subfamily: Bryconinae |
18.9 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 88.4 g |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
South America: Amazon River basin; rivers in Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana; Orinoco River basin. |
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Is a gregarious species. Occurs over sand and rocks, in swift flowing waters where it swims rapidly and incessantly. Feeds on both plants and animals (Ref. 12225). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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