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Hyphessobrycon cyanotaenia Zarske & Géry, 2006 |
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photo by
Hoffmann, P. and M. Hoffmann |
| Family: | Acestrorhamphidae (American tetras), subfamily: Hyphessobryconinae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.66 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South Amercia: Brazil. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Diagnosis: The new species is characterized by the following: short anal fin with 13-15 branched rays; large scales: 5/(6-9) 27-30/3-4; 2 tricuspid maxillary teeth; body relatively high (2.48-3.08 times in standard length); eye small (2.77-3.10 times in head length); and, a broad blue longitudinal band from tip of snout to the end of the middle caudal fin rays (Ref. 57697). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||