| Doradidae (Thorny catfishes), subfamily: Doradinae |
| 68 cm SL (male/unsexed); 90.1 cm SL (female); max.weight: 7,500.0 g; max.weight: 20 kg |
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demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7.5, potamodromous |
| South America: Amazon and Paraná River basins and coastal drainages in Guyana and Suriname. |
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| Nocturnal predator. Occurs in small groups. Feeds mainly on the fruits of Astrocaryum javary (Ref. 9084). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 August 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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