Hyphessobrycon poecilioides Eigenmann, 1913

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  6.9 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Cauca River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 04 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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