Family: |
Doradidae (Thorny catfishes), subfamily: Wertheimerinae |
Max. size: |
24.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Rio ParaguaƧu, northeastern Brazil. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-6; Anal soft rays: 11-12 |
Biology: |
Feeds on crabs. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 18 May 2022 (B1b(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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