| Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae |
| Max. size: |
5.1 cm SL (male/unsexed); 3.54 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 20 |
| Distribution: |
South America: Jequitinhonha River basin. |
| Diagnosis: |
Differs from its unique congener, Nematocharax costai, by having the following characters: presence of hooks or spinules on dorsal and pelvic-fins (vs. absence); more than seven anal-fin rays with spinules (vs. five rays); absence of a long dark pink horizontal mark on the caudal peduncle (vs. presence); four or fewer supraneurals (vs. five); pelvic-fin filament pale rosy (vs. yellow) (Ref. 93323). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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