Hemigrammus schmardae (Steindachner, 1882)
photo by Zarske, A.

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  5.4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.80000019073486 - 7.19999980926514; dH range: 10 - 18
Distribution:  South America: Amazon, Negro and Orinoco River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum length reported to reach 5 cm TL (Ref. 2060).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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