Hypomasticus megalepis

Hypomasticus megalepis

Ten Point Seven Centimeters Anostomid Fish from South American Waters

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

Hypomasticus megalepis is a freshwater fish of South America. The species occupies freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 10.7 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Anostomidae
Genus: Hypomasticus
Maximum length: 10.7 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Essequibo River basin in Guyana (Ref. 36801 ). Reported from Suriname (Ref. 59052 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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