| 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: |
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| 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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