Characidium rachovii Regan, 1913

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Characiformes \| Crenuchidae \| Characidiinae
Synonyms	Characidium theageri, ... more
Common names	Mariposita, Mojarrita, Rachows Grundsalmler, ... more

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Main reference

Cordiviola de Yuan, E. and C. Pignalberi de Hassan. 1985. (Ref. 11229)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 4.3 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 37059)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.6 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 25

Climate / Range

Tropical; 20°C - 24°C (Ref. 1672)

South America: lower Paraná River basin; Uruguay River basin; coastal drainages from Rio Grande do Sul to La Plata River.
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Short description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Anal soft rays: 8. Is distinguished by the incompleteness of its lateral line, which never has pores beyond the 11th scale of the lateral series (Ref. 27672).

Found in lentic environment.


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

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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Torres, Armi G.

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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