Scarlettail Chalceus

Chalceus epakros

Chalceid Fish in the Orinoco Basin

Red
Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Medium
Tropical fish

Scarlettail Chalceus is a freshwater fish of South America. The species occupies freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 17.4 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Chalceidae
Genus: Chalceus
Maximum length: 17.4 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Amazon basin, Rio Orinoco and the Essequibo River drainage in Guyana.

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