Hemigrammus elegans (Steindachner, 1882)

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Amazon and Tapajós River basins in Brazil; Apure and Aguaro River basins in Venezuela.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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