Hyphessobrycon amapaensis Zarske & Géry, 1998
Hyphessobrycon amapaensis
photo by Hoffmann, P. and M. Hoffmann

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  2.99 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: known only from the type locality, Amapa, Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  In small Savanna creeks, over sand and gravel.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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