Hemigrammus boesemani Géry, 1959

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  3.31 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.80000019073486 - 7.40000009536743; dH range: 16
Distribution:  South America: Maroni, Mana, Iracoubo, Sinnamary, Kourou, Comté, and Kaw rivers, French Guiana; Suriname; upper Amazon in Peru.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Little is known of this species. Generally found in the lower reaches of rivers, it is sympatric with other members of the genus like Hemigrammus rodwayi (Ref. 12225). Often found in calm waters and swampy areas (Ref. 27188). Maximum length reported to reach 4 cm SL (Ref. 12225).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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