Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae |
Max. size: |
3.15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 |
Distribution: |
South America: upper Amazon River basin in Peru and Araguaia River in Brazil. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Feeds on worms, small insects and crustaceans. In the tank, female lays a large number of eggs, which hatch in about 20 to 24 hours (Ref. 7020). Maximum length reported to reach 6 cm TL (Ref. 7020). Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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