Kolpotocheirodon

Kolpotocheirodon is a genus of characins endemic to the uppermost Paraná, Paraguaçu and São Francisco basins in the central Brazilian Plateau. They feed on small invertebrates. Kolpotocheirodon reach up to around 3 cm in standard length. Both species in the genus are considered threatened by Brazil's Ministry of the Environment.

Species
The currently recognized species in this genus are:


 * Kolpotocheirodon figueiredoi L. R. Malabarba, F. C. T. Lima & Weitzman, 2004
 * Kolpotocheirodon theloura L. R. Malabarba & Weitzman, 2000