Exodon paradoxus Müller & Troschel, 1844
Bucktooth tetra
photo by JJPhoto

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Exodontinae
Max. size:  7.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 7.5; dH range: 0 - 20
Distribution:  South America: Amazon and Tocantins River basins. Also known from Guyana.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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