| Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae |
| 5.96 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
| South America: middle rio Araguaia in Mato Grosso, Brazil. |
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| Occurs in crystalline water streams with flow from 0.05 to 0.70 m3/s. Prefers to occupy the water surface and the spaces among plants roots and tree branches. Usually aggregates with up to 2 dozens individuals, but schools with about 150 individuals have also been observed. An omnivorous fish which feeds on insects, plants, crustaceans, filamentous algae and fish (Ref. 82392). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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