Hemigrammus megaceps Fowler, 1945
photo by Zarske, A.

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  2.8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: upper Ucayali River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum length questionable (Ref. 38376).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 23 April 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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