Phenacogaster tukano
Phenacogaster tukano Romero-Figueroa & Carvalho, 2024

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Characinae
Max. size:  4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Colombia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal soft rays: 31-35; Vertebrae: 36-36. This species is distinguished from its congeners, except P. nukak, P. tegatus, P. yari, by the possession of a posteriorly displaced humeral spot located between the fifth or sixth to the eighth or ninth rib counted from pseudotympanum and terminating almost in the vertical that passes through dorsal-fin origin; with a complete lateral line (vs. incomplete lateral line) (Ref. 132565).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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