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Hyphessobrycon simulatus (Géry, 1960) |
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photo by
Hoffmann, P. and M. Hoffmann |
| Family: | Acestrorhamphidae (American tetras), subfamily: Hyphessobryconinae | |||
| Max. size: | 3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 6.5; dH range: 15 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Maroni, Mana, Sinnamary, Kourou, Comté, Approuague and Oyapock River basins in French Guiana. | |||
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| Biology: | A gregarious species which occurs along swampy, coastal zones. Prefers swamps and lentic waters of rivers. Omnivorous (Ref. 12225). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 December 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||