Hyphessobrycon loretoensis Ladiges, 1938
Loreto tetra
photo by AquaNet

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  2.44 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 7.5; dH range: 15
Distribution:  South America: Upper Río Amazonas, Peru.
Diagnosis:  Teeth in the outer premaxillary row 3-4; pored lateral line 9-10; scales between the lateral line and the dorsal-fin origin 3-4; scales between the lateral line and the anal fin origin 3 (Ref. 93393).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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