Bryconamericus lambari Malabarba & Kindel, 1995

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stevardiinae
Max. size:  5.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Feitoria Creek and tributaries in CaĆ­ River basin, Laguna dos Patos drainage.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal soft rays: 19-22. Its elongated body with greatest depth 24.6-29.8% of SL; lack of dark pigmentation on the distal tips of the caudal fin; 3 or 4 maxillary teeth. Bryconamericus lambariis further distinguished from B. iheringii by the shallower body depth and shorter pelvic fins; distinguished from B. stramineus in its absence of a conspicuous and wide midlateral stripe (present in B. stramineus).
Biology:  Occurs in small river with sandy and rocky bottoms in areas of low current flow.
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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