Family: |
Bryconidae ("Brycon characins"), subfamily: Bryconinae |
Max. size: |
46.22 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
South America: Amazon River and its main tributaries in Brazil; Orinoco and Essequibo River basins. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Important food fish. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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