| Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae |
| Max. size: |
4.22 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Argentina. |
| Diagnosis: |
Distinguished from other species of the genus by having one maxillary tooth with 5 cusps; dental row with teeth decreasing in size anteroposteriorly; males with hooks in all fins; mature females with hooks on pelvic-fin rays; one humeral spot vertically elongated, bounded by a light area; a second lateral spot may be faint or well developed; a wide lateral band ending in a conspicuous caudal spot (Ref. 55796). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 November 2020 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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