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Darkfin Brycon

Brycon melanopterus

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A freshwater characin from South America.

Scientific name
Brycon melanopterus
Family
Bryconidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Bryconidae
Order
Characiformes
Synonyms
Megalobrycon melanopterum

Origin

Native region
América do Sul

Water

Temperature
22–26 °C
pH
6–7.5

Size and lifespan

Adult size
38 cm

Behavior

Swimming level
Middle

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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