Characidium zebra Eigenmann, 1909

(Fig. 6)

FIRST RECORD FOR THE MITARAKA. — This study.

OCCURENCES. — S3, S8, S9, S11.

SPECIMEN IN COLLECTION. — None.

DISTRIBUTION IN FRENCH GUIANA. — Widespread.

ECOLOGY. — Observed on sandy bottoms and moderate to high current velocities in both Alama mainstream and tributaries. Lies immobile head directed upstream, waiting for drifting food. Captured using rotenone and observed in underwater inventories.

SPECIES CODE. — CZEB.