Phenacogaster simulata Lucena & Malabarba, 2010
photo by Z.M.S. de Lucena & L.R. Malabarba

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Characinae
Max. size:  4.32 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Guyana (Potaro River, Essequibo drainage).
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 22 December 2020 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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