Hoplocharax goethei

Hoplocharax goethei
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Characiformes
Family: Characidae
Genus: Hoplocharax
Géry, 1966
Species: H. goethei
Binomial name
Hoplocharax goethei[1][2] [3]
Géry, 1966

Hoplocharax goethei is a species of characin endemic to Brazil where it is found in the Amazon Basin.[4][5] It is the only member of its genus. It is commonly found in freshwater environments at a benthopelagic depth. This species is native to a tropical environment.[4] This fish can reach a length of about 3 cm (1.2 in) as an unsexed male.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Hoplocharax goethei Piikkitetra". Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
  2. ↑ "Hoplocharax goethei Géry 1966". Fish Wise. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
  3. ↑ "Hoplocharax goethei Géry, 1966". ITIS Standard Report Page. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
  4. 1 2 3 "Hoplocharax goethei 1966". Fish Base. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
  5. ↑ "Hoplocharax goethei". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 19 September 2013.

Notes


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