| Family: |
Curimatidae (Toothless characins) |
| Max. size: |
10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Cuyuni River basin of eastern Venezuela, Atlantic drainages of Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and Cupixi River of Amapa, Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Usually occurs over sand or mud, in areas with slow moving current. Feeds on detritus (Ref. 12225). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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