Hyphessobrycon diancistrus Weitzman, 1977
Hyphessobrycon diancistrus
photo by Garcia-Alzate, C.A. / Romàn-Valencia, C.

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  3.72 cm SL (male/unsexed); 2.5 cm SL (female)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Orinoco and Negro River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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