Hyphessobrycon epicharis Weitzman & Palmer, 1997
Hyphessobrycon epicharis
photo by Hoffmann, P. and M. Hoffmann

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  3.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Upper Orinoco and upper Negro River basins.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal soft rays: 23-29; Vertebrae: 31-33
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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