Lepidocharax
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Lepidocharax is a genus of characins endemic to the Doce, Paraguaçu and São Francisco basins in eastern Brazil.[1][2] They are small fish, that reach up to 4 cm (1.6 in) in standard length.[1]
| Lepidocharax | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Characidae |
| Genus: | Lepidocharax K. M. Ferreira, Menezes & Quagio-Grassioto, 2011 |
There are currently two recognized species in this genus:[1][2]
- Lepidocharax burnsi K. M. Ferreira, Menezes & Quagio-Grassioto, 2011
- Lepidocharax diamantina K. M. Ferreira, Menezes & Quagio-Grassioto, 2011
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