| Acestrorhynchidae (Smallscale pike characins), subfamily: Acestrorhynchinae |
| 30 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 255.0 g |
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benthopelagic |
| South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins and rivers of Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-5; Anal soft rays: 21-27. Possesses a humeral spot shaped as an oval or inverted teardrop, occupying not less than a quarter of the height of the body; caudal peduncle with a black spot covering between one third and almost the totality of its depth (Ref. 52916). |
| Attains a length of around 20 cm. As indicated by its dentition and body form, it is a formidable predator which feeds exclusively on fish. Ubiquitous species but is frequently found throughout the length of waters with moderate flow. Reproduction begins with the onset of the rainy season (Ref. 12225). |
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Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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