Hemigrammus guyanensis Géry, 1959
photo by Zarske, A.

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  3.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.19999980926514; dH range: 18
Distribution:  South America: Maroni, Mana, Approuague, and Oyapock rivers.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Prefers the counter current zones and flood zones of creeks where the substrate is covered with leaves and alluvial deposits (Ref. 12225). Maximum length reported to reach 4 cm SL (Ref. 12225).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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