Astyanax scabripinnis (Jenyns, 1842)
Astyanax scabripinnis
photo by Sazima, I.

 Family:  Characidae (Characins), subfamily: Incertae sedis
 Max. size:  7.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 18
 Distribution:  South America: Brazil and Argentina.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 22-22
 Biology:  Occurs in lentic environment (Ref. 11229).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 15.03.95
 Modified by: Casal, Christine Marie V. - 07.01.11

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