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Genus Family: Characidae 🍽️ 2 Edible 🐠 8 Aquarium

Tetragonopterus

Species
15
Max Length
13 cm
Max Weight
-
Max Lifespan
-
Avg Trophic
3.48
Threatened
-

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Characiformes
Family
Characidae
Genus
Tetragonopterus

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
15

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
EN
Least Concern 8
Endangered 1

🌐 Geographic Distribution

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