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Jupiaba meunieri (Géry, Planquette & Le Bail, 1996) |
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photo by
Ponton, D. |
| Family: | Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae | |||
| Max. size: | 9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in the middle and upper reaches of rivers. Prefers rapidly flowing water of rivers and creeks with sandy and rocky bottoms. Herbivorous (Ref. 12225). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||