Hyphessobrycon duragenys Ellis, 1911
Hyphessobrycon duragenys
photo by Marceniuk, A.P.

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  6.8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Upper Tietê and Paraíba do Sul River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 (B1ab(i,iii,iv)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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