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Bryconops affinis (Günther, 1864) Orangefin tetra |
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photo by
Brosse, S. |
| Family: | Iguanodectidae ("Lizard bite tetras") | |||
| Max. size: | 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 7.5; dH range: 20 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: coastal streams of the Guiana Shield. | |||
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| Biology: | Swims incessantly. Common and ubiquitous but is more frequently encountered at low tide in creeks with swift-flowing waters. Feeds on plants and various invertebrates (Ref. 12225). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 September 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||