Thayeria ifati Géry, 1959
photo by Dubosc, J.

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  3.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.19999980926514; dH range: 12
Distribution:  South America: Maroni and Approuague River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Lives in groups, in calm, shallow waters with humus-laden substrate (Ref. 12225). Prefers lentic waters and sandy-rocky bottoms of creeks and counter-current zones of principal rivers (Ref. 27188). Maximum length report to reach 5 cm SL (Ref. 12225).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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