Cynodontidae (Dogtooth characins) |
117 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 18 kg |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
South America: Amazon River basin. |
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Apparently carnivorous, probably ichthyophagous. Maximum length reported to reach 40 cm TL (Ref. 12468). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 July 2020 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Found in fish markets in Santarém (Ref. 12202). Probably a misidentification (occurrence in this country not confirmed by M.Toledo-Piza). |
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