Poecilocharax weitzmani Géry, 1965
Black morpho tetra
photo by Hoffmann, P. and M. Hoffmann

Family:  Crenuchidae (South American darters), subfamily: Crenuchinae
Max. size:  4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.19999980926514 - 6.5; dH range: 5
Distribution:  South America: upper Solimões, upper Negro, and upper Orinoco River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 June 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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