Cyphocharax Leucostictus
📖 Overview
Cyphocharax Leucostictus (Cyphocharax leucostictus), first described by Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889 is a medium-sized fish in the family Curimatidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 15.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Cyphocharax Leucostictus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cyphocharax Leucostictus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Amazon River basin and coastal drainages of Amapá, Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | kurimata běloznaká |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Saguiru |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bondia leucosticta | Eigenmann & Eigenmann | 1889 | Synonym |
| Curimata leucosticta | Eigenmann & Eigenmann | 1889 | Synonym |
| Curimatus leucostictus | Eigenmann & Eigenmann | 1889 | Synonym |
| Curimatus xinguensis | Steindachner | 1908 | Synonym |
| Currimatella xinguensis | Steindachner | 1908 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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