| Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: rio Tocantins drainage in Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
Differs from its congeners by having 48-53 perforated scales along the lateral line, a large caudal-peduncle spot, the presence of bony hooks on dorsal, anal, pelvic and pectoral fins of males, one or two vertically-elongated humeral spots, one maxillary tooth and 22-27 branched anal-fin rays (Ref. 56789). |
| 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 |
| Country info: |
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