| Family: |
Stevardiidae (Stevardiids), subfamily: Diapominae |
| Max. size: |
3.54 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal soft rays: 17-19; Vertebrae: 35-35. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: presence of only conical to tricuspid teeth in the inner pre maxillary row and dentary teeth; short maxilla, not exceeding the anterior margin of the orbit in a vertical plane; presence of a black blotch at the base of caudal fin and i,6,i pelvic-fin rays; 6 scales between dorsal-fin origin and lateral line; 13-14 circumpeduncular scales; and short snout(19.6%-22.5%LH) (Ref. 137788). |
| Biology: |
This species inhabits a moderately fast-flowing stream, 13 meters wide and 1-3 meters deep, with a substrate predominantly composed of rocks, gravel and sand (Ref. 137788). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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