| Family: |
Hemiodontidae (Halftooths) |
| Max. size: |
32.9 cm SL (male/unsexed); 29.4 cm SL (female); max.weight: 529.5 g; max.weight: 551.1 g |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 7.5; dH range: 20 |
| Distribution: |
South America: Amazon, Tocantins, Capim, Suriname, Camopi, and Oyapock River basins. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in fast-flowing rivers over rocky substrate. Abundant in the lower part of rivers. Feeds on detritus and periphyton. Mature at about 11 cm; breeds during the rainy season (Ref. 12225). Iteroparous synchronous spawner (Ref. 51777). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 August 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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