Astyanax scintillans Myers, 1928

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  2.999 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Orinoco River basin.
Diagnosis:  Anal soft rays: 18-19
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 06 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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