Hyphessobrycon igneus Miquelarena, Menni, López & Casciotta, 1980
photo by JJPhoto

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  4.17 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Paraná River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Aquarium specimen 5.0 TL max length (Ref. 2059).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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