Phenacogaster tegatus (Eigenmann, 1911)
Phenacogaster tegatus
photo by Froehlich, O./Cavallaro, M.R.

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Characinae
Max. size:  3.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; dH range: 4 - 12
Distribution:  South America: Upper Paraguay River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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