Cyphocharax platanus (Günther, 1880)

Family:  Curimatidae (Toothless characins)
Max. size:  13.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: La Plata River basin other than for upper Paraná River above Sete Quedas Falls and upper Paraguay River.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in ponds.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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