Multibar Citharine

Description: scales ctenoid; lateral line incomplete; body slender, compressed; head pointed; mouth terminal; eye relatively large; dorsal fin with 3 unbranched and 10-12 branched rays; anal fin with 3 unbranched and 8-9 branched rays; fins short, pectorals not reaching base of pelvics (Ref. 52193).Coloration: translucent light olive; 16—25 dark bars; prominent spot at base of caudal fin (Ref. 52193).

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Analspines: 0

Frequency of occurrence: occasionally in sandy streams, occasionally on rocky streams, occasionally in standing deep water, common in shallow swamps (Ref. 37065). Prefers vegetated margins of rivers and oxbow lagoons or shallow lakes. Picks small invertebrates and epiphyton from stems of plants and roots. Known to make seasonal movements onto floodplains during rainy season (Ref. 13337).

Prefers vegetated margins of rivers and oxbow lagoons or shallow lakes; picks small invertebrates and epiphyton from stems of plants and roots; breeds in summer (Ref. 7248, 52193). Known to make seasonal movements onto floodplains during rainy season (Ref. 13337). Maximum size about 45mm SL; attractive and peaceful aquarium species (Ref. 52193).

fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial