Kalyptodoras bahiensis Higuchi, Britski & Garavello, 1990
photo by Brito, M.F.G.

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)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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