Cheirodon pisciculus Girard, 1855

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Cheirodontinae
Max. size:  5.45 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Pacific versant of the Maipo, Aconcagua, and Huasco River basins, and Estero Quintero in Chile.
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Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 27 March 2021 (A3c) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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