| Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae |
| Max. size: |
9.23 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Arroyos Once Vueltas and Shangay of the Río Uruguay in Argentina. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal soft rays: -35; Vertebrae: 31-33. Maxillary teeth two or three; third or fourth tooth of outer premaxillary series inserted posteriorly to the rest; large eye 41-45% HL; first anal fin ray inserted anterior to last dorsal fin ray; anal fin rays iv-vi, 25-29; and perforated scales in lateral line series 37-39 (Ref. 52391). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits streams with sandy-rocky bottom, riffles, small falls and pools (Ref. 52391). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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