Bryconamericus foncensis Román-Valencia, Vanegas-Ríos & Ruiz-C., 2009
Bryconamericus foncensis
photo by Romàn-Valencia, C.

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stevardiinae
Max. size:  8.303 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; depth range 0 - 6 m
Distribution:  South America: Fonce River, Magdalena basin in Colombia.
Diagnosis:  Differs from all species of the genus by the following characters: number of anterior anal-fin rays covered by a scales row 4-11 (vs.11-26 except Bryconamericus orinocoens with 1-6, from which is distinguished by the higher number of branched anal-fin rays 19 -26 vs. 16-17); lateral line scales 39-45 (vs.31-32); in males, spines number on each fin rays (anal 2-10 vs. 9-23; pelvic 2-9 vs. 8-20; pectoral 2-6 vs.9-28; and dorsal 3-6 vs. 6-18 (Ref. 82388).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 October 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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