| Family: |
Curimatidae (Toothless characins) |
| Max. size: |
10.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.80000019073486; dH range: 25 |
| Distribution: |
South America: Cuyuni River in Guyana and eastern Venezuela; coastal rivers of the Guianas from the Essequibo River of Guyana to Mana River of French Guiana; upper Branco River in Brazil; possibly occurring in the Orinoco and upper Negro rivers. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in the rapids, in creeks with sandy or rocky bottoms. 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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