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