Phenagoniates macrolepis (Meek & Hildebrand, 1913)
Phenagoniates macrolepis
photo by Galvis, G./Mojica, J.I./Camargo, M.

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Aphyocharacinae
Max. size:  4.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.40000009536743 - 6.59999990463257; dH range: 4
Distribution:  South America: Chucunaque and Atrato rivers and Lake Maracaibo basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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