Chilobrycon deuterodon

Chilobrycon deuterodon
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Characiformes
Family: Characidae
Genus: Chilobrycon
Géry & de Rham, 1981
Species: C. deuterodon
Binomial name
Chilobrycon deuterodon[1][2]
Géry & de Rham, 1981

Chilobrycon deuterodon is a species of characin endemic to Peru, where it is found in the Tumbes River. It is the only member of its genus. It can be found in fresh water at pelgic depths. This species is native to a tropical climate.[3] C. deuteron can reach about 10.8 cm (4.2 in) as an unsexed male.[3] This species is distributed in the Tumbes River and the Pacific slope of northern Peru.[3][4]

References

  1. "Chilobrycon deuterodon Géry & de Rham 1981". FishWise. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
  2. "Chilobrycon deuterodon Géry and de Rham, 1981". ITIS Standard Report Page. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 "Chilobrycon deuterodon". Fish Base. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
  4. "Chilobrycon deuterodon". Encyclopedia Of Life. Retrieved 8 November 2013.

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