Curimatopsis macrolepis (Steindachner, 1876)
Shinyscaled curimata
photo by Hippocampus-Bildarchiv

Family:  Curimatidae (Toothless characins)
Max. size:  6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5; dH range: 25
Distribution:  South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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