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Genus Family: Characidae

Cynopotamus

Species
12
Max Length
40 cm
Max Weight
-
Max Lifespan
-
Avg Trophic
3.96
Threatened
-

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Characiformes
Family
Characidae
Genus
Cynopotamus

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
12

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
NT
VU
Least Concern 10
Near Threatened 1
Vulnerable 1

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Brazil
3 spp.
Bolivia
2 spp.
Argentina
1 spp.
Peru
1 spp.
GF
1 spp.
Uruguay
1 spp.
Paraguay
1 spp.
Ecuador
1 spp.
Suriname
1 spp.
Guyana
1 spp.
Colombia
1 spp.
Venezuela
1 spp.