Cynopotamus
argenteus
(Valenciennes, 1836)
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Family:
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Characidae
(Characins), subfamily: Characinae
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Order:
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Characiformes
(characins)
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Class:
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Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
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In this site name:
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Max. size:
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21.0 cm SL (male/unsexed; Ref. 35496) |
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Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.0 – 7.2; dH range: 15
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Climate: |
subtropical; 20 – 24°C |
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Importance:
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Resilience: |
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months(Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
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Distribution:
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South America: Paraguay, lower Paran?and Uruguay basins.
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Morphology:
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Dorsal
spines
(total): 2 - 2;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 10 - 10; Anal spines: 4 – 5;
Anal
soft rays: 46 – 53. Large body deep, with numerous scales. Snout conical.
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Biology: |
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Red List Status: |
Not in IUCN Red List (Ref. 57073)
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Dangerous:
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harmless
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