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Cyphocharax helleri (Steindachner, 1910) |
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photo by
Holm, E. |
| Family: | Curimatidae (Toothless characins) | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Cuyuni River basin of eastern Venezuela, Atlantic drainages of Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and Cupixi River of Amapa, Brazil. | |||
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| Biology: | Usually occurs over sand or mud, in areas with slow moving current. Feeds on detritus (Ref. 12225). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||