Cnesterodon septentrionalis Rosa & Costa, 1993
Swamp toothcarp
Cnesterodon septentrionalis
photo by Lucinda, P.H.F.

Family:  Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae
Max. size:  3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: upper Araguaia River basin, Brazil.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal soft rays: 8-9
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 (B1b(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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