Hyphessobrycon ecuadoriensis Eigenmann & Henn, 1914
photo by Aguirre, W.

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  3.1 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: known only from the type locality, Vinces, Ecuador.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits forest pools.
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 26 August 2020 (B1b(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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