Boulengerella maculata (Valenciennes, 1850)
Spotted pike-characin
Boulengerella maculata
photo by Ott, G.

 Family:  Ctenoluciidae (Pike-characids)
 Max. size:  31.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  pelagic; pH range: 6 - 7.5; dH range: 18
 Distribution:  South America: Rio Amazonas, Rio Tocantins and Rio Orinoco.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 10-12; Vertebrae: 46-49. The location of the dorsal fin base largely posterior of the vertical through the anal fin origin distinguishes the species from its congeners except for B. lateristriga. The lack of a dark, narrow stripe on the lateral surface of the body, the marmorated caudal fin pigmentation, and the series of dark pupil-size spots scattered over the dorsolateral and dorsal surfaces of the body contrast with the pigmentation of that species. They also differ in scale counts.
 Biology: 
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Binohlan, Crispina B. - 14.08.94
 Modified by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 29.10.01
 Checked by: Vari, Richard P. - 29.10.01

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