| Family: |
Acestrorhamphidae (American tetras), subfamily: Acestrorhamphinae |
| Max. size: |
19.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Rio Jacuí basin in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11. Description: dorsal-fin rays ii,9; anal-fin rays iv-v,21-24; pectoral-fin rays i,11-14; pelvic-fin rays i,7 ; dark oval-shaped spot near middle inner border of opercle; vertically elongate dark humeral blotch wider dorsally and tapering ventrally covering second, third and fourth anterior perforated scales of lateral line (Ref. 104692). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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