Family: |
Crenuchidae (South American darters), subfamily: Characidiinae |
Max. size: |
8.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: coastal basins from Ribeira de Iguape River basin, Uruguay; Uruguay River basin. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal soft rays: 20-20. It is distinguished from all other species of Characidium from southern Brazil, except C. sp. cf., C. zebra, in having 14 series of scales around the caudal peduncle (Ref. 27672). |
Biology: |
Usually found in creeks or small rivers with rocky bottom and clear, fast flowing water (Ref. 27672). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 May 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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