Astyanax xavante Garutti & Venere, 2009
Astyanax xavante
photo by Garutti, G.F.

 Family:  Characidae (Characins), subfamily: Incertae sedis
 Max. size:  5.96 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic
 Distribution:  South America: middle rio Araguaia in Mato Grosso, Brazil.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Occurs in crystalline water streams with flow from 0.05 to 0.70 m3/s. Prefers to occupy the water surface and the spaces among plants roots and tree branches. Usually aggregates with up to 2 dozens individuals, but schools with about 150 individuals have also been observed. An omnivorous fish which feeds on insects, plants, crustaceans, filamentous algae and fish (Ref. 82392).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 01.10.09
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 18.07.13

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