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Hoplocharax goethei
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Characiformes
Family:	Characidae
Genus:	Hoplocharax Géry, 1966
Species:	H. goethei
Binomial name
Hoplocharax goethei Géry, 1966

Hoplocharax goethei is a species of characin endemic to Brazil where it is found in the Amazon Basin. It is the only member of its genus. It is commonly found in freshwater environments at a benthopelagic depth. This species is native to a tropical environment. This fish can reach a length of about 3 cm (1.2 in) as an unsexed male.

References

1. "Hoplocharax goethei Piikkitetra". Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
2. "Hoplocharax goethei Géry 1966". Fish Wise. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
3. "Hoplocharax goethei Géry, 1966". ITIS Standard Report Page. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
4. ^ "Hoplocharax goethei 1966". Fish Base. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
5. "Hoplocharax goethei". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 19 September 2013.

Notes

• Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Hoplocharax goethei". FishBase. October 2011 version.

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