Charax Awa
📖 Overview
Charax Awa (Charax awa) is a ray-finned fish of the family Characidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Vertebrae: 35. Charax awa can be diagnosed by the following combination of characters: orbital diameter 22.1-28.5% HL; snout length 23.3-32.8% HL; 15-18 scales around the caudal peduncle; 35 vertebrae; lateral line complete; toothless ectopterygoid; origin of anal fin always anterior to the vertical through the origin of dorsal fin; 15-18 scale rows from the dorsal-fin origin to the lateral line; 11-12 scale rows from the pelvic-fin origin to the lateral line; 8-10 transverse scale rows in space from the humeral spot to the supracleithrum; maxilla extending to a vertical line posterior to pupil, near the pos¬terior orbital margin; and humeral spot distance 35.8-38.0 % SL .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Charax Awa is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Charax Awa is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Charax Awa is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Rio Mearim, Rio Munim and Rio Turiaçu basins in Maranhão state, Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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