Hyphessobrycon borealis Zarske, Le Bail & Géry, 2006

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  2.78 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: French Guiana.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal soft rays: 21-25; Vertebrae: 33-33
Biology:  A gregarious fish living near the bank of the river with shallow water and very slow current (57781).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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