Cynopotamus argenteus (Valenciennes, 1836)
photo by 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 ParanĂ¡ 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


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