Hemigrammus stictus (Durbin, 1909)
photo by Hoffmann, P. and M. Hoffmann

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  4.3 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7
Distribution:  South America: Amazon and Negro River basins, Orinoco River basin, and coastal rivers in Guyana.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum length questionable (Ref. 38376). Maximum length reported to reach 6 cm TL (Ref. 2060).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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