Brycon orbignyanus (Valenciennes, 1850)
photo by Timm, C.D.

Family:  Bryconidae ("Brycon characins"), subfamily: Bryconinae
Max. size:  79.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 6,000.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: La Plata basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 October 2020 (A2c) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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