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Scleromystax macropterus (Regan, 1913) Sailfin corydoras |
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| Family: | Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes), subfamily: Corydoradinae | |||
| Max. size: | 8.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 2 - 25 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Coastal rivers from São Paulo to Santa Catarina, Brazil and some upper Paraná River tributaries. | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||