Cheirodon Explained

Cheirodon is a genus of characins occurring in South America. Of the 10 currently described species; one, C. jaguaribensis, is placed here as a convenience, as its actual position in Characidae is unknown.

Species

• Cheirodon australe C. H. Eigenmann, 1928
• Cheirodon galusdae C. H. Eigenmann, 1928
• Cheirodon ibicuhiensis C. H. Eigenmann, 1915
• Cheirodon interruptus (Jenyns, 1842) (Uruguay tetra)
• Cheirodon jaguaribensis Fowler, 1941 - species incertae sedis
• Cheirodon kiliani Campos, 1982
• Cheirodon luelingi Géry, 1964
• Cheirodon ortegai Vari & Géry, 1980
• Cheirodon parahybae C. H. Eigenmann, 1915
• Cheirodon pisciculus Girard, 1855