| Family: |
Hemiodontidae (Halftooths) |
| Max. size: |
26 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 312.0 g |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Amazon River at Japurá, Orinoco, Maroni, Negro, Trombetas, Tapajós and Canumã River basins. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Frequently occurs in swift flowing waters, over a sandy bottom (Ref. 12225). Oviparous (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 August 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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