Acanthocharax microlepis Eigenmann, 1912
Acanthocharax microlepis
photo by JJPhoto

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Characinae
Max. size:  8.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Essequibo River basin in Guyana.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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