A new species of Bryconamericus (Characiformes, Characidae) from Paraná basin in Misiones, Argentina

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Abstract

The new species Bryconamericus agna sp. n. is described from one locality in the stream Tabay (55° 10' W -27° 00' S), Paraná basin, Misiones. The 6-7 dentary teeth decreasing in size anteroposteriorly differentiate the species from other Bryconamericus species. Also, the new species has 19-22 branched anal-fin rays, prominent black humeral spot, wide lateral band, violet upper half of flanks and iridescent green the lower half upon capture.

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De Las Mercedes Azpelicueta, M., & Almirón, A. E. (2001). A new species of Bryconamericus (Characiformes, Characidae) from Paraná basin in Misiones, Argentina. Revue Suisse de Zoologie, 108(2), 275–281. https://doi.org/10.5962/bhl.part.79629

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