Acanthocharax

Acanthocharax
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Division: Teleostei
Order: Characiformes
Family: Characidae
Subfamily: Characinae
Genus: Acanthocharax
C. H. Eigenmann, 1912
Species:
A. microlepis
Binomial name
Acanthocharax microlepis
C. H. Eigenmann, 1912

Acanthocharax is a genus of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Characidae. It contains the single species Acanthocharax microlepis, which is endemic to Guyana, where it is found in the Essequibo River basin. It is found in fresh water at pelagic depths. This species is native to a tropical climate. This fish can reach a length of about 8.5 cm (3.3 in).

References

  1. ↑ Taphorn, D.C. & Rodríguez-Olarte, D. (2022). "Acanthocharax microlepis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022 e.T175722247A175722299. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T175722247A175722299.en. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  2. ↑ Fricke, Ron; Eschmeyer, William N. & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Genera in the family Characinae". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  3. ↑ Fricke, Ron; Eschmeyer, William N. & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Species in the genus Acanthocharax". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
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  5. ↑ "Acanthocharax microlepis Kurtuusitetra". Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  6. ↑ "Acanthocharax microlepis". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 13 October 2013.