Megalodoras uranoscopus (Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1888)
Megalodoras uranoscopus
photo by Sabaj PĂ©rez, M.H.

Family:  Doradidae (Thorny catfishes), subfamily: Doradinae
Max. size:  53 cm SL (male/unsexed); 60 cm SL (female); max.weight: 2,860.0 g; max.weight: 4,640.0 g
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Amazon, Tocantins and Essequibo River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in small groups and occasionally forms schools. Inhabits rivers. Is mainly diurnal. Feeds on the fruits of Licania longipetala and Astrocaryum jauary. Also feeds on pulmonate snails (Ref. 9086).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 July 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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