Hyphessobrycon scholzei Ahl, 1937
Blackline tetra

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.80000019073486 - 8; dH range: 25
Distribution:  South America: Lower Amazon River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Feeds on worms, small crustaceans and plant matter (Ref. 7020).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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