Bryconops alburnoides

Bryconops alburnoides

Yellow back fades to silver

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

Bryconops alburnoides is a small species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Iguanodectidae. This fish is found in the rivers of South America. It has a slender body, with a yellowish dorsal fin and yellow-tinged back scales that fade into silver on its belly.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Iguanodectidae
Genus: Bryconops
Maximum length: 15 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Orinoco and Amazon River basins.

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