Cyphocharax helleri (Steindachner, 1910)
Cyphocharax helleri
photo by Holm, E.

Family:  Curimatidae (Toothless characins)
Max. size:  10 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Cuyuni River basin of eastern Venezuela, Atlantic drainages of Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and Cupixi River of Amapa, Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Usually occurs over sand or mud, in areas with slow moving current. Feeds on detritus (Ref. 12225).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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