Creagrutus kunturus Vari, Harold & Ortega, 1995
photo by Nugra Salazar, F.

Family:  Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Stevardiinae
Max. size:  9.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: upper MaraƱon River in northeastern Peru, upper Pastaza River and southwestern portion of Napo River in southeastern Ecuador.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal soft rays: 13-16; Vertebrae: 38-41
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 April 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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