Cynopotamus magdalenae (Steindachner, 1879)
photo by Galvis, G./Mojica, J.I./Camargo, M.

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Characinae
Max. size:  40 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Magdalena and Cauca River basins in Colombia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 08 October 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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