Cnesterodon Explained

Cnesterodon is a genus of poeciliids native to South America.^[1]

Species

There are currently 10 recognized species in this genus:

• Cnesterodon brevirostratus R. de S. Rosa & W. J. E. M. Costa, 1993
• Cnesterodon carnegiei Haseman, 1911
• Cnesterodon decemmaculatus (Jenyns, 1842) (Ten spotted live-bearer)
• Cnesterodon holopteros Lucinda, Litz & Recuero, 2006
• Cnesterodon hypselurus Lucinda & Garavello, 2001
• Cnesterodon iguape Lucinda, 2005
• Cnesterodon omorgmatos Lucinda & Garavello, 2001
• Cnesterodon pirai Aguilera, Mirande & Azpelicueta, 2009
• Cnesterodon raddai M. K. Meyer & Etzel, 2001
• Cnesterodon septentrionalis R. de S. Rosa & W. J. E. M. Costa, 1993

Notes and References

1. Lucinda, P.H.F., 2003. Poeciliidae (Livebearers). p. 555-581. In R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. (eds.) Checklist of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America. Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brazil.