Elachocharax mitopterus Weitzman, 1986

Common Names


No common names available.

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Characiformes

Family: Crenuchidae

Genus: Elachocharax

Species: Elachocharax mitopterus Weitzman, 1986

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • Location


  • South America: Negro and Casiquiare River basins.
  • Biology


    Life cycle and mating behavior

    Habitat


    pelagic

    Conservation Status


    Least Concern

    Threat to Humans


    Harmless