| Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Cheirodontinae |
| Max. size: |
2.45 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater; depth range 0 - 1 m |
| Distribution: |
South America: Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal soft rays: 13-16. This species is distinguished by the following characters: with a well-defined dark midlateral stripe on body starting over the eye; D 8 branched rays; 3 premaxillary teeth; an inconspicuous caudal-peduncle spot (Ref. 119420). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits a small, clear water stream 1.5-4 m wide and 0.3-1.5 m deep, with swift water current, and sandy bottom. It was captured in a shallow (0.2-0.6 m), and narrow (0.5-1.5 m) temporary channel and syntopically with Hyphessobrycon cf. vilmae, Hyphessobrycon loweae, Characidium mirim and unidentified species of Characidium sp., and Hemigrammus sp. (Ref. 119420). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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