Thayeria obliqua Eigenmann, 1908 Penguinfish |
photo by
Hoffmann, P. and M. Hoffmann |
Family: | Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae | |||
Max. size: | 7.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | pelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | South America: middle Amazon, middle Tocantins and Guaporé River basins. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Maximum length reported to reach 8 cm TL (Ref. 1672). Oviparous (Ref. 205). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |