| Family: |
Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Argentina. |
| Diagnosis: |
Distinguished by having the following combination of characters: two distinct premaxillary rows of teeth; tricuspidate and pentacuspidate teeth on dentary and posterior premaxillary row; presence of a row of 3-4 tricuspidate to conical ectopterygoid teeth; anal fin with v-vi,21-23 anal-fin rays; and 41-42 perforated scales on lateral line. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 14 December 2020 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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