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Thoracocharax stellatus (Kner, 1858) Spotfin hatchetfish |
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photo by
Mikolji, I. |
| Family: | Gasteropelecidae (Freshwater hatchetfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 6.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Paraná, Amazon, and Orinoco River basins. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Aquarium specimens reach cm TL (Ref. 6398). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 August 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||