Paragoniates alburnus

(Paragoniates alburnus)

Description

Paragoniates alburnus is a species of characin found in the Amazon River basin in Brazil, Peru, and Venezuela. It is also found as an aquarium fish. It is the only member of its genus.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Characiformes

Family:Characidae

Genus:Paragoniates

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