Thoracocharax stellatus (Kner, 1858) Spotfin hatchetfish |
photo by
Mikolji, I. |
Family: | Gasteropelecidae (Freshwater hatchetfishes) | |||
Max. size: | 6.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | pelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | South America: ParanĂ¡, Amazon, and Orinoco River basins. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Aquarium specimens reach cm TL (Ref. 6398). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 August 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |