Nematocharax venustus

Nematocharax venustus

Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Deep-bodied
Small
Tropical fish

Nematocharax venustus is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Acestrorhamphidae, the American characins. This species is endemic to Brazil, where it is found in the Jequitinhonha River basin.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Acestrorhamphidae
Genus: Nematocharax
Maximum length: 5.2 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: deep_bodied
Distribution: South America: Jequitinhonha River basin.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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