| Family: |
Auchenipteridae (Driftwood catfishes), subfamily: Auchenipterinae |
| Max. size: |
35.2 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 276.0 g |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins; Guianas and upper Paraná River basin. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in the quiet zones of swamps or the lower parts of stream. Carnivorous. Swims close to the bottom, feeding mainly on fish (Ref. 35381). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 August 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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