| Family: |
Curimatidae (Toothless characins) |
| Max. size: |
18.8 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 90.0 g |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Orinoco, Amazon, and Tocantins River basins and upper portion of Rupununi River of Essequibo River drainage. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal soft rays: 9-10; Vertebrae: 31-33 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits still waters along the margins of lagoons. Feeds on a variety of algae and fungi. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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