Bryconamericus lambari Malabarba & Kindel, 1995 |
Family: | Stevardiidae (Stevardiids), subfamily: Diapominae | |||
Max. size: | 5.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | South America: Feitoria Creek and tributaries in CaĆ River basin, Laguna dos Patos drainage. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal soft rays: 19-22. Its elongated body with greatest depth 24.6-29.8% of SL; lack of dark pigmentation on the distal tips of the caudal fin; 3 or 4 maxillary teeth. Bryconamericus lambariis further distinguished from B. iheringii by the shallower body depth and shorter pelvic fins; distinguished from B. stramineus in its absence of a conspicuous and wide midlateral stripe (present in B. stramineus). | |||
Biology: | Occurs in small river with sandy and rocky bottoms in areas of low current flow. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |