Paracanthopoma saci

Dagosta & Pinna, 2021
Paracanthopoma saci. Lateral view of MZUSP 125622, 19.9 mm SL
dedicated SACI (South American Characiform Inventory) - Expedition
 
Family
Trichomycteridae
 
Subfamily
Vandelliinae
 
Genus
Paracanthopoma
Synonyms
unknown
IUCN Red List:
data deficient
Length (total)
approx.  3 cm
Standard length (documented)
21.1 mm
Recommended tank size
60 cm
ribeirão Taquarizinho (endemic)

Mato Grosso do Sul

Brazil

rio Taquari → río Paraguay → río Paraná → río de la Plata → Atlantic SE

[ -18.204,-53.570 ]
Map to Paracanthopoma saci
High above sea level
~363 m
Habitat river width
~15.00 m
(Prefered) River depth
0.30 - 1.50 m
Locality
on sand banks
Flow
normal
Substrate
sand
 
Paracanthopoma - overview of habitats
Water values South America
 
Paracanthopoma - Overview of the natural diet
Eats plants
not known
unknown
 
 
 
Anal fin
Caudal fin
Dorsal fin
Pectoral fins

Pelvic fins
I / viii / (9 -) 5 rays
4-5 + 5 soft rays
I - II / v - viii / (5 -) 6 rays
(3 -) 4 soft rays
short filament 
i / 2 rays
 
Paracanthopoma - overview of fins
Sympatric with
Paravandellia oxyptera
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
Pic. 2: Paracanthopoma saci. Lateral view of MZUSP 125622, 19.9 mm SL
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for the pictures
F. Dagosta & M. de Pinna (CC BY 4.0)
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