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Henochilus wheatlandii Garman, 1890 |
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photo by
Alves, C.B.M. & F. Vieira |
| Family: | Bryconidae ("Brycon characins"), subfamily: Bryconinae | |||
| Max. size: | 41.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Mucuri and Doce River basins in Brazil. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal soft rays: 25-26. Upper lip absent. | |||
| Biology: | Feeds on plants (Ref. 598). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 18 May 2022 (B2b(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||