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 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 References Characidae Endemic fauna of Brazil Freshwater fish of Brazil