Charax tectifer
Charax tectifer (Cope, 1870)


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Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Characinae
Max. size:  14.4 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 60.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.5; dH range: 20
Distribution:  South America: Upper Amazon River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Possibly scale-eater (Ref. 12468).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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