Iguanodectidae

Bryconops munduruku

Bryconops munduruku

Hooks on male fin rays

• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Freshwater fish
• South America
• Fusiform
• Small
• Tropical fish

Bryconops munduruku is a small freshwater fish of the family Iguanodectidae that lives in the rivers of South America. Its adipose fin is black, with a clear base, and it has two humeral spots, which is a feature it shares with few congeners. Its fins are a variety of yellow, red, black, and translucent tones; notably, mature males develop hooks on specific fin-rays.