Hemiodus amazonum (Humboldt, 1821)

Family:  Hemiodontidae (Halftooths)
Max. size:  20.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: MaraƱon, Ucayali and Essequibo River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Oviparous (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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