Characidium urucum
Characidium urucum Uzeda, Stabile, Reis, Sartori, Pavanelli, Margarido & da Graça, 2026
Characidium urucum
photo by Uzeda, P.L.C. et al., 2026

Family:  Crenuchidae (South American darters), subfamily: Characidiinae
Max. size:  6.56 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Brazil.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal soft rays: 4-6; Vertebrae: 35-35
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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