Henochilus wheatlandii

photo by Alves, C.B.M. & F. Vieira

Family:	Bryconidae ("Brycon characins"), subfamily: Bryconinae
Max. size:	41.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:	South America: Mucuri and Doce River basins in Brazil.
Diagnosis:	Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal soft rays: 25-26. Upper lip absent.
Biology:	Feeds on plants (Ref. 598).
IUCN Red List Status:	Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 18 May 2022 (B2b(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:	harmless

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