| Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae |
| Max. size: |
4.85 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species is distinguished by the following characters: presence of a well-defined, relatively narrow dark midlateral stripe on body, from immediately behind the opercular opening to the tip of middle caudal-fin rays; with a humeral spot; a longitudinal black stripe immediately behind the opercle; anal-fin rays 14-17; horizontal scale rows around caudal peduncle 14; non-symphyseal teeth of the premaxillary inner row with 7-9 cusps; in life with yellow citrus colouration and a vivid colored red eye (Ref. 131186). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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