Cheirocerus goeldii

Steindachner, 1908
Cheirocerus goeldii
dedicated Emílio Goeldi
 
Family
 
Group
Synonyms
has Pimelodus leptus
Cheirocerus leptus
Pimelodina goeldii
Length (total)
approx.  18 cm
Standard length (documented)
141.0 mm
Recommended tank size
120 cm

Amazonas (BRA)

Brazil, Peru

Amazonas | Río Ucayali ➙ Amazonas

˜[ -8.751,-67.403 ]
Map to Cheirocerus goeldii
Eats plants
not known
unknown
 
 
 
present
I / iv - vi / 6 (- 7) rays
greatly incised / concave, pointed
I / 6 rays
(9 -) 10 (- 11) soft rays
5 soft rays
Not on the positive list of Brazil in 2012 : The positive list of Brazil
Not on the negative list of Brazil from 2020 : The negative list of Brazil
  • Reis, R.E., Kullander, S.O. & Ferraris, C.J. et.al., 2003 "Check List of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America" P. 435
Pic. 2: Cheirocerus goeldii
Pic. 3: Pimelodus leptus = Cheirocerus goeldii
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