| Utiaritichthys | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Serrasalmidae |
| Subfamily: | Myleinae |
| Genus: | Utiaritichthys A. Miranda-Ribeiro, 1937 |
| Type species | |
| Utiaritichthys sennaebragai A. Miranda Ribeiro, 1937 | |
Utiaritichthys is a genus ofserrasalmid fish found in theAmazon andOrinoco basins in tropicalSouth America.[1][2] The adults are typically found in rapidly flowing water where they feed on aquatic plants in the familyPodostemaceae and filamentous algae.[3] They reach up to 32.2 cm (1.06 ft) instandard length.[1]
Themonophyly andtaxonomic position of the genus is not fully resolved. The only clear difference fromMyloplus is the comparatively longer body ofUtiaritichthys.[3]
There are currently three recognized species in this genus:[1][2]
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