| Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Characinae |
| Max. size: |
16 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Coastal drainages of Amapá (Brazil), Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 4-4; Anal soft rays: 36-43. Large eyes, orbital diameter equal to or slightly longer than snout length. Gibbosity very pronounced. |
| Biology: |
Is a predator whose main food is not known. Appears to prefer an environment with fast current over rocky bottom which is typical of the rapids. Frequently found in the upstream areas of rivers (Ref. 12225). |
| 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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