Red-tailed Hemiodus

Hemiodus gracilis

Hemiodontid Fish from the Orinoco Basin

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

Red-tailed Hemiodus is a freshwater fish found around South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 16.3 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Hemiodontidae
Genus: Hemiodus
Maximum length: 16.3 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Negro, Tapajós, Madeira, Solimões, Amazon, and Orinoco River basins.

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