Acanthodoras spinosissimus (Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1888) Talking catfish |
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Hippocampus-Bildarchiv |
Family: | Doradidae (Thorny catfishes), subfamily: Astrodoradinae | |||
Max. size: | 13.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | South America: Amazon and Essequibo River basins. | |||
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Biology: | Said to produce toxic fluids. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 July 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | venomous |