Charax stenopterus (Cope, 1894)
photo by Loureiro, M.

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Characinae
Max. size:  9.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Paraguay and Uruguay River basins and eastern rivers of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil) and Uruguay.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in lentic environment.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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