| Characidae (Characins; tetras), subfamily: Exodontinae |
| 12 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 6.80000019073486; dH range: 8 - 15 |
| South America: Amazonas basin, Tocantins basin, and rivers of Guianas. |
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| Relatively rare. Encountered in creeks with rapidly flowing water over a sandy substrate. The particular form of its dentition allows it to feed on the scales of the other fish (Ref. 12225). See color photo in Ref. 12225. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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