Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae |
10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
South America: Venezuela, the Guianas and the Amazon River basin. |
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A gregarious species which prefers the counter current zones of small creeks. Omnivorous. It is very prolific and reproduction in the aquarium is very easy to carry out (Ref. 12225). Oviparous (Ref. 205). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Occurs in the upper Amazon and around Iquitos. Exported as an aquarium fish (Ref. 9235). |
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