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.

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