Serrapinnus gracilis (Géry, 1960)
Serrapinnus gracilis
photo by Galtier Delbosc, M.

 Family:  Characidae (Characins), subfamily: Cheirodontinae
 Max. size:  2.35 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic
 Distribution:  South America: Maroni and Mana River basins in French Guiana.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Appears to live in groups of equal ratio for both sexes. Its biotope depends on the season. In March, they are captured in great numbers in shallow reed zones with strong current. In October, they practically disappear from the same environment (Ref. 12225).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Sa-a, Pascualita - 15.12.97
 Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 12.12.12
 Checked by: Malabarba, Luiz R. - 30.08.01

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