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Characiformes (Characins) >
Characidae (Characins; tetras) > Characinae
Etymology: Acanthocharax: Greek, akantha = thorn + Greek, charax = a kind of marine fish (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Eigenmann.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecología
; agua dulce pelágico. Tropical
South America: Essequibo River basin in Guyana.
Tamaño / Peso / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 8.5 cm SL macho / no sexado; (Ref. 36811)
Life cycle and mating behavior
Madurez | Reproducción | Puesta | Huevos | Fecundidad | Larva
Géry, J., 1977. Characoids of the world. Neptune City ; Reigate : T.F.H. [etc.]; 672 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 23 cm. (Ref. 598)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
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