Brycon cephalus (Günther, 1869)
photo by IBAMA

Family:  Bryconidae ("Brycon characins"), subfamily: Bryconinae
Max. size:  45 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 7.5; dH range: 20
Distribution:  South America: Upper Amazon River basin in Peru and Bolivia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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