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Cynopotamus argenteus (Valenciennes, 1836) |
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MNHN |
| Family: | Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Characinae | |||
| Max. size: | 29.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.19999980926514; dH range: 15 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Paraguay, lower Paraná and Uruguay basins. | |||
| Diagnosis: | 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. | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||