Chalceus macrolepidotus Cuvier, 1818

Pinktail chalceus

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Characiformes \| Characidae \| Incertae sedis
Synonyms	Chalceus ararapeera, Creagrutus pellegrini, ... more
Common names	Huacamayo challua, Rabirrojo, Rødfinnet glanstetra, ... more

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Main reference

Lima, F.C.T., L.R. Malabarba, P.A. Buckup, J.F. Pezzi da Silva, R.P. Vari, A. Harold, R. Benine, O.T. Oyakawa, C.S. Pavanelli, N.A. Menezes, C.A.S. Lucena, M.C.S.L. Malabarba, Z.M.S. Lucena, R.E. Reis, F. Langeani, L. Cassati and V.A. Bertaco. 2003. (Ref. 38376)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 24.5 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 38376)

Environment

Pelagic; freshwater

Climate / Range

Tropical; 23°C - 28°C (Ref. 13371)

South America: Negro and Orinoco River basins and coastal rivers in Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana.
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Is very active and is always moving. Frequently found in well oxygenated waters (Ref. 12225). Occurs mainly near the surface and at times jumps out of the water. Feeds on worms, insect larvae and small fishes (Ref. 7020).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: public aquariums


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (22 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Torres, Armi G.

Modified by Torres, Armi G.

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