Melanocharacidium pectorale Buckup, 1993

Family:  Crenuchidae (South American darters), subfamily: Characidiinae
Max. size:  4.36 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rivers with rocky bottoms.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 May 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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