| Family: |
Doradidae (Thorny catfishes), subfamily: Doradinae |
| Max. size: |
50 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Lake Maracaibo basin including lake itself (along southwest shore) and Apon, Santa Ana, Catatumbo, Escalante and de Los Pajaros River basins. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in rivers, preferring muddy bottom of backwaters (Ref. 26543). Feeds on insects, worms, small crabs and snails (Ref. 26543). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 January 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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