Curimata vittata (Kner, 1858) |
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: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |