| Doradidae (Thorny catfishes), subfamily: Doradinae |
| 53 cm SL (male/unsexed); 60 cm SL (female); max.weight: 2,860.0 g; max.weight: 4,640.0 g |
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demersal; freshwater |
| South America: Amazon, Tocantins and Essequibo River basins. |
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| 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). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 July 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Type locality, Lake Hyanuary, Amazonas. Found in fish markets in Santarém (Ref. 12202). Also Ref. 6868. |
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