Scleromystax macropterus
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.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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