Hyphessobrycon loretoensis Ladiges, 1938 Loreto tetra |
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Family: | Acestrorhamphidae (American tetras), subfamily: Hyphessobryconinae | |||
Max. size: | 2.44 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 7.5; dH range: 15 | |||
Distribution: | South America: Upper Río Amazonas, Peru. | |||
Diagnosis: | Teeth in the outer premaxillary row 3-4; pored lateral line 9-10; scales between the lateral line and the dorsal-fin origin 3-4; scales between the lateral line and the anal fin origin 3 (Ref. 93393). | |||
Biology: | ||||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |