Astyanax abramis (Jenyns, 1842)
Astyanax abramis
photo by Hawkins, B. Waterhouse

 Family:  Characidae (Characins), subfamily: Incertae sedis
 Max. size:  14 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic; pH range: 7.19999980926514; dH range: 15
 Distribution:  South America: La Plata basin and upper Amazon and Meta River basins.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 30-34
 Biology:  Occurs in lentic environment (Ref. 11229).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 20.03.95
 Modified by: Padilla, Jonas - 03.06.09

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