Family: |
Bryconidae ("Brycon characins"), subfamily: Bryconinae |
Max. size: |
48.9 cm SL (male/unsexed); 49.5 cm SL (female); max.weight: 2,720.0 g; max.weight: 3,000.0 g |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 7.5; dH range: 25 |
Distribution: |
South America: Rivers in Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana; Amazon and Orinoco River basins. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits rivers. Is an omnivorous species. Little is known of its biology (Ref. 12225). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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