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Darkfin Darter (Characidium pterostictum)
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Ecological Illustration of Darkfin Darter (Characidium pterostictum)
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Crenuchidae

Darkfin Darter

Characidium pterostictum

Spotted Crenuchid Fish of South American Waters

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

Darkfin Darter is a freshwater fish of South America. The species occupies freshwater habitats. The largest recorded length is 8.7 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Characins
Family
Crenuchidae
Genus
Characidium
Water type
Freshwater
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