THE CONSERVATION STATE OF CHARACIDAE FISH (PISCES: CHARACIFORMES) IN AN AREA OF THE PLATA BASIN, ARGENTINA

Abstract

The fish conservation was quantified by means of the index SUMIN, composed by the summation of 12 outstanding variables for the species survival and/or conservation. An arranged list of 53 species was obtained according to a gradient of conservation necessity. The species determined as vulnerable of maximum priority: Salminus brasiliensis, Pygocentrus nattereri, Serrasalmus marginatus and S. rhombeus;