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Megalechis thoracata (Valenciennes, 1840) |
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| Family: | Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes), subfamily: Callichthyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 15.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 140.0 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Amazon, Orinoco and upper Paraguay River basins, as well as coastal rivers of the Guianas and northern Brazil. | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 October 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||