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Genus Family: Characidae 🍽️ 3 Edible 🐠 11 Aquarium

Aphyocharax

Species
11
Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
-
Max Lifespan
-
Avg Trophic
3.35
Threatened
-

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Characiformes
Family
Characidae
Genus
Aphyocharax

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
11

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
VU
DD
Least Concern 8
Vulnerable 2
Data Deficient 1

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Brazil
4 spp.
Venezuela
4 spp.
Bolivia
3 spp.
Colombia
3 spp.
Guyana
2 spp.
Paraguay
2 spp.
Argentina
2 spp.
United States
1 spp.
Peru
1 spp.
Ecuador
1 spp.
Suriname
1 spp.
Uruguay
1 spp.
Philippines
1 spp.