| Family: |
Bryconidae ("Brycon characins"), subfamily: Bryconinae |
| Max. size: |
18.9 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 88.4 g |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Amazon River basin; rivers in Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana; Orinoco River basin. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Is a gregarious species. Occurs over sand and rocks, in swift flowing waters where it swims rapidly and incessantly. Feeds on both plants and animals (Ref. 12225). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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