Jupiaba ocellata (Géry, Planquette & Le Bail, 1996)

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stethaprioninae
Max. size:  12 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: coastal rivers of Brazil and French Guiana.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Probably solitary. Appears to prefer areas with rapid water movement (Ref. 12225).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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