Corynopoma riisei Gill, 1858
Swordtail characin
Corynopoma riisei
photo by Hoffmann, P. and M. Hoffmann

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stevardiinae
Max. size:  4.82 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.80000019073486; dH range: 25
Distribution:  South America: coastal rivers of Trinidad and northern Venezuela and from the Meta River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Aquarium species reach 7.0 cm. TL (Ref. 1672).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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