Aphyocharax gracilis

Aphyocharax gracilis

A slimmer silver line than its toothier cousin

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

Aphyocharax gracilis is a freshwater fish found in rivers and streams. One memorable detail in its record is this: A slimmer silver line than its toothier cousin.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Characidae
Genus: Aphyocharax
Maximum length: 5.4 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Paraguay River basin.

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