Thayeria obliqua Eigenmann, 1908 Penguinfish |
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Family: | Characidae (Characins), subfamily: Incertae sedis | |||
Max. size: | 7.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | pelagic | |||
Distribution: | South America: middle Amazon, middle Tocantins and Guaporé River basins. | |||
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Biology: | Maximum length reported to reach 8 cm TL (Ref. 1672). Oviparous (Ref. 205). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (Ref. 96402) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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Entered by: Binohlan, Crispina B. - 14.08.94 |
Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 15.07.13 |
Checked by: Lima, Flavio C. T. - 22.10.01 |