| Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Cheirodontinae |
| Max. size: |
5.94 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.19999980926514; dH range: 15 |
| Distribution: |
South America: Pacific versant basins in middle Chile. |
| Diagnosis: |
Anal soft rays: 12-18. Suborbital large, with naked zone posteriorly. Maxilla smaller than 1/2 eye diameter. Broadest teeth with 5 cusp. Predorsal line fully scaled. No caudal gland or modified scales in adult male. Interhaemal spines 16 to 26, forming keel on lower edge of caudal peduncle. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 January 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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