Family: |
Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) |
Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basin, and rivers of the Guianas. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits estuaries but mainly in streams where it may be found very high beyond major waterfalls. Preys on fish. Little is known about its biology but it may form small schools (Ref. 35237). An important foodfish. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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