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Cyphocharax spilurus (Günther, 1864) |
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Hippocampus-Bildarchiv |
| Family: | Curimatidae (Toothless characins) | |||
| Max. size: | 10.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.80000019073486; dH range: 25 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Cuyuni River in Guyana and eastern Venezuela; coastal rivers of the Guianas from the Essequibo River of Guyana to Mana River of French Guiana; upper Branco River in Brazil; possibly occurring in the Orinoco and upper Negro rivers. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in the rapids, in creeks with sandy or rocky bottoms. Feeds on detritus (Ref. 12225). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 October 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||