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Acinocheirodon melanogramma
Scientific classification
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Genus:
Acinocheirodon

Species:
A. melanogramma
Binomial name
Acinocheirodon melanogramma[1]

Acinocheirodon melanogramma is a species of characin endemic to Brazil,[2] where it is found in the São Francisco and Jequitinhonha Rivers. It is the only member of its genus. It can be found in freshwater environments at a benthopelagic depth range.[3] They are native to a tropical climate. The average length of an unsexed male is about 3.8 cm (about 3.0 in). They are distributed in the São Francisco and Jequitinhonha River basins of Brazil.[4] This species prefer to live in fresh water with a moderate current. They have one row of teeth in the upper and lower jaw. The common names of A. melanogramma in Brazil are pequira, piabinha, and lambari.[5]


References

  1. ^ "Acinocheirodon melanogramma". Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Acinocheirodon melanogramma". FishBase. October 2011 version.
  3. ^ "Acinocheirodon melanogramma". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  4. ^ "Acinocheirodon melanogramma". Fish Base. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  5. ^ "Acinocheirodon Melanogramma". WikiPeixes. Retrieved 30 March 2013.