| Family: |
Hemiodontidae (Halftooths) |
| Max. size: |
13.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Coppename, Nickerie, Suriname, and Oyapock River basins. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
The size of the eyes, which is relatively large in relation to body size, suggests a crepuscular activity (Ref. 12225). Oviparous (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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