Aphyocheirodon hemigrammus

Aphyocheirodon hemigrammus

Male first gill arches hide secretory chambers

Tropical
Upper river
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Small
Tropical fish

Aphyocheirodon hemigrammus is a freshwater fish found around South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 4.8 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Characidae
Genus: Aphyocheirodon
Maximum length: 4.8 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: upper Paraná River basin.
Conservation status: VUVulnerable

Report a correction