Hyphessobrycon cyanotaenia Zarske & Géry, 2006
Hyphessobrycon cyanotaenia
photo by Hoffmann, P. and M. Hoffmann

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  3.66 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South Amercia: Brazil.
Diagnosis:  Diagnosis: The new species is characterized by the following: short anal fin with 13-15 branched rays; large scales: 5/(6-9) 27-30/3-4; 2 tricuspid maxillary teeth; body relatively high (2.48-3.08 times in standard length); eye small (2.77-3.10 times in head length); and, a broad blue longitudinal band from tip of snout to the end of the middle caudal fin rays (Ref. 57697).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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