Hemigrammus orthus Durbin, 1909

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  3.4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Essequibo River and lower Tapajós River.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum length questionable (Ref. 38376).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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