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Bryconops caudomaculatus (Günther, 1864) Tailspot tetra |
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photo by
Schöffmann, J. |
| Family: | Iguanodectidae ("Lizard bite tetras") | |||
| Max. size: | 12.4 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 20.1 g | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 25 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: coastal streams of the Guiana Shield, Orinoco and Amazon River basins. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Occurs in rapidly flowing water with a rocky bottom. Like other taxa of the same genus, it is omnivorous and feeds on small fish. Is known to be quarrelsome (Ref. 12225). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 September 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||