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Aphyocharax dentatus
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Ecological Illustration of Aphyocharax dentatus (Aphyocharax dentatus)
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Characidae

Aphyocharax dentatus

Aphyocharax dentatus

One yellow opercular spot punctuates blue silver sides

  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • South America
  • Small

Aphyocharax dentatus is a freshwater fish found around South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The largest recorded length is 7.2 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Characins
Family
Characidae
Genus
Aphyocharax
Water type
Freshwater
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