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Acestrorhamphidae (American tetras) > Hyphessobryconinae
Etymology: Hyphessobrycon: Greek, hyphesson, -on, -on = a little smaller + Greek, bryko = to bite (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Fowler.
Issue
See Géry (1965: 23-24; 1972: 8) for remarks on the taxonomy of the species.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 7°S - 11°S
South America: Madeira River basin.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 4.3 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 94770)
Short description
Identification keys | Morphology | Morphometrics
Bony hooks present on all fins, including the caudal; 9 predorsal scales; 9-10 branched pectoral-fin rays (Ref. 93393).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Géry, J., 1977. Characoids of the world. Neptune City ; Reigate : T.F.H. [etc.]; 672 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 23 cm. (Ref. 598)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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