Parodon nasus Kner, 1859
photo by Sazima, I.

Family:  Parodontidae (Scrapetooths)
Max. size:  12.7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.19999980926514 - 7.19999980926514; dH range: 20
Distribution:  South America: La Plata River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Reported to reach around 14 cm SL (Ref. 81048).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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