Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Spintherobolinae |
Max. size: |
2.75 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: lowlands around the rio Ribeira de Iguape, São Paulo, Brazil. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal soft rays: 15-18; Vertebrae: 32-34. Most elongated and slender species, adult males differing from other small species by caudal peduncle depth and body depth. |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 (B1ab(iii,iv)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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