Family: |
Curimatidae (Toothless characins) |
Max. size: |
19.6 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 231.6 g |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Amazon, upper Orinoco, and Essequibo River basins. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Feeds on detritus (Ref. 12371). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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