Thoracocharax stellatus (Kner, 1858)
Spotfin hatchetfish
Thoracocharax stellatus
photo by Mikolji, I.

Family:  Gasteropelecidae (Freshwater hatchetfishes)
Max. size:  6.7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: ParanĂ¡, Amazon, and Orinoco River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Aquarium specimens reach cm TL (Ref. 6398).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 August 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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