Charax pauciradiatus (Cynocephalus charax)

The Charax Pauciradiatus fish, also known as Rio-Ferroquet, is a kind of freshwater fish native to rivers and lakes from South America. It has a rather distinctive appearance, with a slim and elongated body and a wide and flattened head. Its color generally varies between green and brown, with dark stripes that run along its body and lighter spots on its head and its dorsal fin.

Charax Pauciradiatus is an omnivorous fish that feeds mainly on small invertebrates and aquatic plants. It can reach a size of 15 to 20 cm in length, although most individuals do not exceed 10 cm. Rio's fish spotlight is generally a lonely animal, but it can come together in small groups to eat or protect themselves from predators.

Rio's fish-spot is a relatively common animal in its natural habitat, although it is threatened by the destruction of its habitat and by the overexploitation of its populations for the aquarophilia. It is also likely to undergo disturbances due to the introduction of non -native species in rivers and lakes where it lives.

Charax Pauciradiatus is a relatively easy to raise fish, making it a popular animal in the aquarophilia industry. It is generally peaceful and can be kept in aquarium with other species of freshwater fish, although its diet must be adapted to include aquatic and invertebrate plants. Rio's fish spotlight is also considered a good candidate for captive reproduction, which could help protect its populations in nature.