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Genus Family: Characidae 🍽️ 2 Edible

Charax

Species
18
Max Length
19 cm
Max Weight
—
Max Lifespan
—
Avg Trophic
3.71
Threatened
—

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Characiformes
Family
Characidae
Genus
Charax

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
18

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
Least Concern 16

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Brazil
6 spp.
Colombia
2 spp.
Bolivia
2 spp.
Peru
1 spp.
Argentina
1 spp.
Venezuela
1 spp.
Paraguay
1 spp.
Uruguay
1 spp.
Ecuador
1 spp.