Creagrutus peruanus

Creagrutus peruanus

Fish Known Only from South American Waters

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

Creagrutus peruanus is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish, a characin, belonging to the family Stevardiidae. This species reaches a length of 8.7 cm (3.4 in). It is endemic to the Apurímac and Urubamba River basins in Peru, from which it receives its name.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Stevardiidae
Genus: Creagrutus
Maximum length: 8.7 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Apurimac and Urubamba River basins.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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