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Acanthocharax

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Acanthocharax
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Characiformes
Family: Characidae
Genus: Acanthocharax
C. H. Eigenmann, 1912
Species:
A. microlepis
Binomial name
Acanthocharax microlepis

Acanthocharax is a genus of fish in the family Characidae. It contains the single species Acanthocharax microlepis,[1][2] which is endemic to Guyana, where it is found in the Essequibo River basin.[3][4] It is found in fresh water at pelagic depths. This species is native to a tropical climate.[3] This fish can reach a length of about 8.5 cm (3.3 in).[3]

References

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  1. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Acanthocharax microlepis". FishBase. October 2011 version.
  2. ^ "Acanthocharax microlepis Kurtuusitetra". Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  3. ^ a b c "Acanthocharax microlepis Eigenmann, 1912". Fish Base. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  4. ^ "Acanthocharax microlepis". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 13 October 2013.