Cyphocharax biocellatus

Cyphocharax biocellatus

Elongated Curimatid Fish from South American Waters

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

Cyphocharax biocellatus is a freshwater fish found around South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 6.9 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Curimatidae
Genus: Cyphocharax
Maximum length: 6.9 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: South America: Marowijne River/Maroni River system in eastern Suriname and western French Guiana, and the Mana basin in French Guiana.

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