| Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae |
| Max. size: |
3.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 12 |
| Distribution: |
South America: Essequibo River. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Feeds on worms, small crustaceans and plants (Ref. 7020). Maximum length questionable (Ref. 38376). Maximum length reported to reach 4 cm TL (Ref. 7020). A popular aquarium fish (Ref. 598). Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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