Naked characin

The naked characin (Gymnocharacinus bergii) is a small species of fish in the family Characidae.[1] It is the southernmost member of the family (together with some Cheirodon species from Chile) and the only member of the genus Gymnocharacinus. It is endemic to a stream near Valcheta in northern Patagonia, Argentina. Adults have no scales. It is endangered because of habitat loss.

Naked characin
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Characiformes
Family: Characidae
Subfamily: Gymnocharacinae
Genus: Gymnocharacinus
Steindachner, 1903
Species:
G. bergii
Binomial name
Gymnocharacinus bergii
Synonyms

Gymnocharacinus bergi
Steindachner, 1903 [orth. error]

References

  1. Cussac, V.; Quiroga, S.; Kacoliris, F.; Povedano, H.; Crichigno, S.; Becker, L.; Baigún, C. (2019). "Gymnocharacinus bergii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T40695A119048712. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T40695A119048712.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.


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