| Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Cheirodontinae |
| Max. size: |
3.79 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Lower rio Benin basin, in the rios Nareuda and Muyumanu, of the rios Tahuamanu-Orthon drainage that runs parallel to the rio Madre de Dios, and the rio Madeira basin. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in oxbow lakes, river or small river habitats in forest with whitewater or turbid-white water and bottom consisting of sandy or muddy substrate with sticks, logs and leaves (Ref. 57085). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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