Triportheidae (Hatchet characins), subfamily: Triportheinae |
26.8 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 235.0 g |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.5; dH range: 18 |
South America: Amazon River basin and coastal drainages of the Guianas. |
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Occurs in rivers and small creeks with little current. An omnivore which feeds on fruits, seeds and insects which float on the surface of the water. Reproduction takes place during the rainy season (Ref. 12225). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Occurs in the Maroni River westward to the Kourou River. Absent from the eastern part of the country except for one specimen collected from the Oyapock River (Ref. 12225). |
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