Cynopotamus tocantinensis Menezes, 1987
photo by Andrade, M.C.

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Characinae
Max. size:  21 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Tocantins River basin in Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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