Hyphessobrycon simulatus (Géry, 1960) |
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photo by
Hoffmann, P. and M. Hoffmann |
Family: | Acestrorhamphidae (American tetras), subfamily: Hyphessobryconinae | |||
Max. size: | 3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 6.5; dH range: 15 | |||
Distribution: | South America: Maroni, Mana, Sinnamary, Kourou, Comté, Approuague and Oyapock River basins in French Guiana. | |||
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Biology: | A gregarious species which occurs along swampy, coastal zones. Prefers swamps and lentic waters of rivers. Omnivorous (Ref. 12225). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 December 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |