Bryconops cyrtogaster (Norman, 1926)
photo by Vierke, J.

Family:  Iguanodectidae ("Lizard bite tetras")
Max. size:  12 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Oyapock River between French Guiana and Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs over sand and rocks, in areas with fast current intersecting with cascades (Ref. 12225).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 


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