Mimagoniates lateralis (Nichols, 1913)

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stevardiinae
Max. size:  3.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 6.5; dH range: 4
Distribution:  South America: coastal blackwater streams in Paraná and São Paulo, Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabit small to moderate-sized streams or rivers (Ref. 30267). Aquarium specimens reach 5.0 cm TL (Ref. 13614).
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 (B2b(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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