Curimata vittata

photo by Holm, E.

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:
Biology:	Feeds on detritus (Ref. 12371).
IUCN Red List Status:	Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 June 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:	harmless

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