Cyphocharax
spilurus
(Günther, 1864)
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Family:
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Curimatidae
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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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10.4 cm SL (male/unsexed; Ref. 38013) |
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Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.0 – 7.8; dH range: 25
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Climate: |
tropical; 20 – 28°C |
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Importance:
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Resilience: |
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Distribution:
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South America: Cuyuni River in Guyana and eastern Venezuela; coastal rivers of the Guianas from the Essequibo River of Guyana to Mana River of French Guiana; upper Branco River in Brazil; possibly occurring in the Orinoco and upper Negro rivers.
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Biology: |
Occurs in the rapids, in creeks with sandy or rocky bottoms. Feeds on detritus (Ref. 12225).
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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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Coordinator: |
Vari, Richard P.
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