| Characidae (Characins), subfamily: Incertae sedis |
| 5.3 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 4 years |
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benthopelagic; pH range: 6.30000019073486; dH range: 12 |
| South America: Rivers of Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and Amazon River basin. |
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| Particularly abundant in coastal creeks and floodplains where it is supported by a certain salinity level. It is vulnerable to a trematode parasite which induces a characteristic cutaneous reaction. Reproduction in captivity has been successful (Ref. 12225). Maximum length questionable (Ref. 38376). |
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Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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